CONTENTS
This chapter seems to be added by way of appendix to the whole Book of
Leviticus. For the preceding chapter summed up what had been enjoined
in speaking of the rewards to the observance, and the penalties of
punishments, to the neglect of the whole law. This chapter, however,
is subjoined,... [ Continue Reading ]
Whatever difference was made in the Jewish church, blessed be GOD
there is none in the Christian, for both male and female are all one
in CHRIST JESUS. Galatians 3:28.... [ Continue Reading ]
Samuel was dedicated even before his birth; and Jeremiah was
sanctified from the womb. 1Sa_1:11; 1Sa_1:27-28; Jeremiah 1:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
In the gospel church, the apostle speaks with honour of the aged
woman. 1 Timothy 5:9.... [ Continue Reading ]
The poor man in vowing, like the poor widow in giving, is not esteemed
by the LORD, according to the greatness of the gift, but the mind with
which it is given. Luke 21:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
Certainly the doctrine of redemption by the LORD JESUS is all along
veiled, under this doctrine of vows and dedications: so that in every
gift an eye is supposed to be had to this. All things are the LORD'S
by right, and the redemption implies our forfeiture of all
pretensions. Ecclesiastes 5:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
These dedications of house and field have the same allusions to
spiritual things; and, in a gospel sense, may be supposed to convey
this doctrine: that ourselves, and our houses, and all our
possessions, should be holy unto the LORD. In allusion to this, it was
said that in gospel days, holiness to... [ Continue Reading ]
The same observations meet us here respecting the dedication of beasts
and cattle. There is to be nothing blemished offered to the LORD.
Malachi 1:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
With this verse the book of Leviticus concludes, which briefly
expresses, by way of sanction to the whole, that these are the
commandments of the LORD. Happy our privilege, that we are not under
the yoke of carnal ordinances, but are called to the knowledge of a
gracious dispensation, which is after... [ Continue Reading ]