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A Shift to Moral Law
Commentators note that this verse marks a significant transition. The laws that follow are not about rituals or ceremonies, like in previous chapters, but about the core moral principles of domestic purity and sexual ethics, which form the foundation of a healthy society.
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Leviticus
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Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 18:1
19th Century
Bishop
And the Lord spake unto Moses. —Unlike the preceding Divine communications, which dealt with ritual and ceremonial pollut…
John Calvin
On Leviticus 18:1
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord spoke to Moses. I have not introduced this declaration among other similar ones, which aimed at preparing their minds for the…
John Gill
On Leviticus 18:1
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord spoke to Moses
He continued speaking to him, after he had delivered to him the laws respecting the day …
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 18:1
17th Century
Minister
Here is a law against all conformity to the corrupt customs of the heathen. There are also laws against incest, against brutal lusts, and barbarous…