What is the meaning of Leviticus 13:1? Then • The word signals continuity. God is building upon what He has just revealed about purity (Leviticus 12) and now moves directly into laws of skin disease. • It marks a moment in real history—a precise point when divine instruction continued, just as Genesis 1:3, Exodus 40:1, and Leviticus 11:1 each mark clear moments of speech. • God’s orderly sequence reminds us that He is not the author of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33) but of structure and purpose. the LORD • The covenant name underscores that the same God who redeemed Israel from Egypt (Exodus 6:6) is now legislating their daily lives. • His holiness is the standard behind every command (Leviticus 11:44–45), echoing Isaiah 6:3 and 1 Peter 1:15–16. • Because He is “the LORD,” His words carry absolute authority (Psalm 19:7–9) and loving care (Psalm 23:1). said • Scripture is God’s spoken revelation; what He says is binding truth (Numbers 23:19; 2 Timothy 3:16). • The verb highlights God’s nearness; He speaks, not merely inscribes, showing personal engagement with His people (Hebrews 1:1–2). • Every time God “said,” life, order, or instruction followed (Genesis 1; John 6:63). to Moses and Aaron • God addresses the civil and priestly leaders together—Moses the mediator (Deuteronomy 34:10) and Aaron the high priest (Exodus 28:1). • This dual audience unites governance and worship, ensuring that both national order (Numbers 12:7) and sacrificial ministry (Hebrews 5:1–4) apply His commands consistently. • The pairing prefigures Christ, who embodies both Lawgiver and High Priest (Hebrews 3:1–6; 4:14–15). summary Leviticus 13:1 roots the coming instructions on skin disease in God’s orderly timing (“Then”), His covenant identity (“the LORD”), His authoritative speech (“said”), and His chosen mediators (“to Moses and Aaron”). Each element underscores that the laws ahead are divine, deliberate, and delivered for the well-being and holiness of God’s people. |
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