Feb 3: Leviticus 11:9 – 13:39
Ok,
the reading is getting a little more tedious today. But there are still some
interesting things to note:
1.
Several theories have been put forth about the food restrictions listed here,
but none is really clear. Some credence is given to not eating animals that eat
garbage or dead animals, but not all restrictions are consistent with this.
Others say that animals that are suitable for sacrifice to God are suitable as
food, but again there are some inconsistencies. Suffice it to say that God knew
what was best for his people!
2.
Uncleanness after childbirth also afforded a woman time to rest and bond with
her child. Some say that the ‘sin’ offering to be given was really more of a
purification offering – it was never defined as a sin to have a child. I
imagine there were times when a woman was glad to have a girl so she had a bit
more time to recuperate!
3.
LOTS of talk about skin diseases! In such an environment as the Israelites were
living, it was important that an outbreak not occur. The IVP Background
Commentary states that the word ‘white’ relating to sores is not clearly stated
in the original text and refers more to scaly or flaking skin.
I’m
not sure I would have enjoyed the priest’s role in examining raw, oozy sores!
TOMORROW’S
TEXT: Leviticus 13:40 – 14:57
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