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God's Law, Not Man's
Commentators explain that while priests were given authority to diagnose and manage leprosy, their power was not absolute. They were ministers required to follow God's specific instructions from Leviticus. This teaches that human leaders in the community of faith operate under God's authority and are to be followed only as they adhere to His revealed will.
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Deuteronomy
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John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 24:8
16th Century
Theologian
Take heed in the plague of leprosy. I am aware of how greatly interpreters differ from each other and how variously they twist what Moses …
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 24:8
17th Century
Pastor
Take heed, in the plague of leprosy
Whether in the bodies of men, or in houses, or in garments, not to hide and conc…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 24:5–13
17th Century
Minister
It is of great consequence that love be maintained between husband and wife, and that they carefully avoid everything that might cause them to beco…