What is the meaning of Leviticus 7:22? Then • This single word links the coming instruction to what has just been revealed about the peace offerings (Leviticus 7:11-21). God’s directions unfold in a deliberate sequence, showing His orderly nature (1 Corinthians 14:33). • Each “then” in Leviticus moves the worshiper from one layer of holiness to another; here it prepares them for specific prohibitions that guard the sanctity of the sacrificial meal (Leviticus 3:17). • The verse reminds us that obedience is a daily, moment-by-moment response; there is always a “then” after revelation—faith acts in the next step (James 1:22-25). the LORD • The covenant name emphasizes that the instruction comes from the same faithful God who redeemed Israel (Exodus 6:2-8). • By using His personal name, God underscores both His authority and His relational commitment. What follows is not mere ritual detail but the heartbeat of a holy relationship (Deuteronomy 7:9). • Because the LORD does not change (Malachi 3:6), His moral concerns in matters like respecting blood remain consistent through Scripture, finding fulfillment in Christ’s sacrifice (Acts 15:20, 29). said • Divine speech creates, commands, and consecrates (Genesis 1:3; Psalm 33:6). When God speaks, His words carry the weight of absolute truth and life-giving power. • Israel was to hear and heed; so are we, for “man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4). • The spoken word here establishes boundaries around worship, protecting the people from casual or profane approaches to holy things (Leviticus 10:1-3). to Moses • God addresses the mediator He appointed, underscoring both order and accessibility. Moses receives; the people respond (Exodus 19:3-7). • This anticipates the greater Mediator, Jesus Christ, who perfectly conveys the Father’s will (Hebrews 3:1-6; 1 Timothy 2:5). • Moses’ role shows that leadership carries the weight of transmitting God’s word accurately—neither adding nor subtracting (Deuteronomy 4:2). summary Leviticus 7:22, though only a brief narrative hinge—“Then the LORD said to Moses”—carries profound weight. It connects new instructions to prior revelation, highlights the covenant God whose unchanging voice orders worship, and reminds us that His directives come through a chosen mediator. Every word reveals a God who speaks with purpose, expects obedience, and ultimately points us to Christ, the final and faithful Word. |
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