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"You shall be holy men to me, therefore you shall not eat any flesh that is torn by animals in the field. You shall cast it to the dogs.
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Holiness in Daily Life
Commentators explain that this specific dietary law is rooted in the greater command, "You shall be holy men to me." The rule wasn't arbitrary; it was a tangible, daily reminder for the Israelites of their special, set-apart relationship with God. Outward actions like dietary choices were meant to cultivate an inner reality of holiness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The sanctification of the nation was emphatically symbolized by strictness of diet regarding both the kind of animal, and the mode of slaughtering.…
19th Century
Anglican
MISCELLANEOUS LAWS.
The remainder of the chapter contains laws which it is impossible to classify under any general heading …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you shall be holy men unto me They were so by God's act of election, not special and particular, but general and…
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The people of God should ever be ready to show mildness and mercy, according to the spirit of these laws. We must answer to God, not only for what …
