KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
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And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces God beginning to speak directly to Moses with new instructions.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, the Book of Leviticus was given to Moses by God during the Israelites' time in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, as part of the covenant laws that guided their daily and religious life. This verse specifically introduces instructions for rituals related to cleansing from skin diseases like leprosy, which were seen as symbols of impurity and required community restoration. These laws emphasized holiness and separation from anything that could defile the nation dedicated to God.
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