Leviticus 11:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, telling them:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is about to give Moses and Aaron specific instructions that they need to hear and follow.

📚 Historical Context

This verse introduces a major section of dietary laws that God gave to the Israelites through Moses and Aaron during their wilderness journey after leaving Egypt. Moses was the primary leader and prophet, while Aaron was the high priest, so God often spoke to both of them when giving laws that affected both civil and religious life. These instructions were given around 1440 BC at Mount Sinai, where the Israelites camped for about a year receiving God's laws.

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