The mutilated, the illegitimate, and the foreigner shall not be allowed in the camp. However, the Edomites and the Egyptians should be accepted. The camp site itself should be kept from unclean things. When the army goes out to battle, they were to keep themselves from wicked things. Those who become unclean should stay … Continue reading Rules of the Camp (Deuteronomy 23:1 – 14)
Clean and Unclean; Tithing (Deuteronomy 14:3 – 29)
Two principles are discussed here in this chapter. First, the idea of clean and unclean animals is discussed. God makes clear discinction between what is clean and unclean and the distinction may seem arbitrary to some. However, it is quite possible that the restrictions are related to health. For instance, pork is prohibited, along with … Continue reading Clean and Unclean; Tithing (Deuteronomy 14:3 – 29)
Touching the Unclean (Leviticus 11:24–12:8)
The dietary laws are extended here to include even touching the unclean, including the animals that were considered unclean in the dietary laws preceding this section. However, now some other situations are added to the list of unclean things. Anything dead is considered unclean, and blood, specifically menstrual blood and women menstruating, are considered unclean … Continue reading Touching the Unclean (Leviticus 11:24–12:8)
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