But the following among all the teeming life and creatures in the water are detestable to you: everything in the seas or streams that does not have fins and scales. Sermons I. THE MYSTERY OF THE WATERS. 1. They denote multitudes of peoples. (1) This is expressed in such passages as Isaiah 55:5 and Revelation 17:15. (2) The reason, perhaps, is that they lave the shores of the earth and are the highway of commerce. At all times they sustain a multitude of navigators; and at one time, in the ark of Noah, the entire population of the world was afloat. (3) In the text the waters are distributed into "seas" and "rivers." 2. The sea may be diversely considered, (1) Before the formation of light, when its consistency was muddy, it was called the deep, or the abyss, and was the symbol of hell (Genesis 1:2; Luke 8:31; Romans 10:7; Revelation 20:3). (2) Under the action of light, the earthy particles precipitated, and the upper portion became gradually clearer and more liquid. Then the mass received the name of "seas" (Genesis 1:10), In this condition the waters became stocked with living creatures and capable of supporting fleets, when it became a figure of the peoples of the world. (3) When disturbed by fierce winds, and the sediment from the bottom worked up, as if the abyss of hell had been moved, the state of the wicked is described (see Isaiah 57:20). The winds by which the wicked are stirred are their passions, and the effects am turbulence and insurrection (see Psalm 65:7; Psalm 107:26; Jude 1:13). (4) We carry waves and storms within us; they threaten to drown us (James 1:6); none can save us from ourselves but that Jesus who miraculously stilled the tempest (Matthew 8:26). 3. Rivers also may be variously considered. (1) They are taken in a good sense when they keep their channels, for then they are sources of blessing. The river of Eden represented the covenant of God, which, branching into "four heads," showed how the blessings of the gospel were to be carried to the four quarters of the world (Genesis 2:10; Psalm 36:8; Psalm 46:4; Psalm 65:9; Revelation 22:1). The peaceful people of the covenant would also be represented. (2) Rivers are taken in a bad sense when they overflow their banks, in which case they become muddy, and carry desolation where they rush. Hence they are compared to invading armies and to ungodly men moved to violence (Judges 5:21; Psalm 69:15; Isaiah 8:7, 8:18; 59:19; Revelation 12:15). II. THE INHABITANTS OF THE WATERS. 1. The clean are distinguished by fins and scales. (1) The fins are their instruments of locomotion. By means of these they rise to the surface and swim in purer water under the clearer light of the heavens. Thus they teach us that a holy people should be active, not in the darkness of sin and ignorance, but in the day of goodness and truth (John 3:21; John 8:12; John 9:4, 5). (2) The scales, which have a beautiful metallic luster, suggest the idea of armour; and, when the creature swims near the surface, these brilliantly reflect the glories of the sun. They teach us to "put on the armour of light" (Romans 13:12; Ephesians 6:7). 2. The unclean are those without fins and scales. (1) Those destitute of both, like the eel, shun the light, and bury themselves in the mud at the bottom. They teach us to avoid the corresponding habits of the wicked, who rush into sin and ignorance and wallow in moral filth (Job 24:13-17; John 3:19, 20; Ephesians 5:13). (2) Those who have fins but no scales are covered with a thick glutinous matter, which in appearance contrasts unfavourably with the silver and golden armour in which the clean creatures are clad. If they use their fins to rise out of their depths, it is to make havoc upon shoals of brighter creatures. So are the wicked bloodthirsty and voracious, who therefore should be shunned. (3) In the imagery of the prophets, anti-Christian kingdoms are sometimes described as great sea-monsters (see Daniel 7:2, 3; Revelation 13:1). Such kingdoms must be held in abomination by the thoughtful student of the Law, and the time, earnestly longed for, when the Lamb will appear on Mount Sion. - J.A.M.
Do not drink wine. Combine with this verse Jeremiah 35:6; Ephesians 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:7. Intemperance, one of the giant evils of the land, is self-imposed. This is its saddest feature. All the evils connected with it might be swept away if men so willed.I. THE NATURAL. Use no intoxicants; and thus never acquire a passion for them. II. THE MEDICAL. Some treat drunkenness as a disease; and by medicine seek to destroy the appetite for alcohol. III. THE SANITARY. Asylums for inebriates have been opened, which combine physical and moral means to effect a cure; and with success. IV. THE LEGAL. Its object is to control or arrest the evil; and by prohibition of its manufacture and sale, to remove it from the land. V. THE VOLUNTARY. This involves the pledge and membership in societies banded together for mutual help and safety. Earnest work for others is a good preventative, so long as it is actively continued. VI. THE SPIRITUAL. Grace, wherever received, casts out the demon of drink. VII. THE PHILANTHROPIC. Here is a reform in which to engage. The beneficent change in public sentiment demands devout thankfulness, and is prophetic of what shall be achieved. (Lewis O. Thompson.) (H. C. Trumbull.) (C. H. Mackintosh.) The Rev. S. Hooke, vicar of Clopton, Woodbridge, offers the following testimony: — "As there are so many of my clerical brethren who are doubtful if they could carry on their arduous labours if they abstained from alcoholic drinks, I write my experience of the last seven years, during which time I have been an abstainer. I believe I can do treble the amount of work without the use of these drinks than with them. At first I doubted if I could, and it was with trembling hand that I signed the pledge of the C.E.T.S. But I thank God from the depth of my heart that I took that step, for I am certain that I have been able to do more real good by my advocacy of total abstinence than I did before. On looking through my diary of last year I find I have preached a hundred and seventy-five times, given forty-four temperance lectures, ninety-five gospel addresses and cottage lectures, besides travelling nearly four thousand miles. Included in the above are the sermons and addresses I delivered at two Church Missions of ten days each. I am thankful to say I enjoy robust health, which I am confident is the result, in part, at least, of total abstinence. I am sure the happiness and joy of doing good to our fallen brothers and sisters more than compensates for the loss of a trifling gratification."It was Dr. Hook's boast that for more than thirty years he had "laboured in the manufacturing districts, not for the working classes, but with them, in the measures desired by themselves for the improvement of their class, and having for their object the formation of habits of temperance and prudence; and especially that he had worked with them in the cause of rational recreation and education." It was with a view to aid this wide and general step in the education of the masses that, late in life, he joined the temperance movement, and became a pledged teetotaler. He used to tell the story of his change in this direction in the following way: — "I had in my parish at Leeds a man who earned 18s. a week; out of this he used to give 7s. to his wife, and to spend the rest in drink; but for all that, he was a good sort of man. I went to him and said, ' Now, suppose you abstain altogether for six months.' 'Well, if I do, will you, sir?' was his reply. 'Yes,' I said, 'I will.' 'What,' said he, 'from beer, from spirits, and from wine?' 'Yes. And how shall I know if you keep your promise?' 'Why, sir, you ask my "missus," and I'll ask yourn.' It was agreed between us for six months at first, and afterwards we renewed the promise. He never resumed the bad habit that he had left off; and he is now a prosperous and happy man in business at St. Petersburg, and I am Dean of Chichester."On almost all boilers connected with engines there can be found a safety-valve. Whenever the boiler gets too full of steam and is in danger of bursting, this little valve opens and lets the steam out. No one has to watch it, for it opens of itself. There was once a man who wanted to travel on a certain steamboat. He went to the boat and examined the machinery, but he found that there was not an efficient safety-valve on the boiler, so he said to the captain, "I won't go on your boat, captain. You haven't a proper safety-valve, and I am afraid the boat may be blown up without it." "Come down with me to the engine-room," said the captain, "and I will show you the best safety-valve in the world." When they reached the engine-room the captain went up to the engineer, and laying his hand on his shoulder, said, "There, sir, is my safety-valve, the best to be found anywhere — a man who never drinks anything but cold water." "You are right, captain; I want no better safety-valve than that. I will go on this boat." He knew that the engineer would always watch the machinery, and if anything went wrong he would know it instantly. Only a sober man ought to be trusted in such a responsible position; and when boats have such engineers they have the best safety-valves in the world.People Aaron, Hen, Moses, ShaphanPlaces Egypt, TemanTopics Abomination, Animal, Anything, Brooks, Creature, Creatures, Detest, Detestable, Disgusting, Fins, Move, Moving, Rivers, Scales, Seas, Soul, Streams, Swarm, Swarming, Teeming, Waters, Whatever, WhetherOutline 1. What animals may be eaten4. and what may not be eaten 9. What fishes 13. What fowls 29. The creeping things which are unclean Dictionary of Bible Themes Leviticus 11:1-23 5378 law, OT 4438 eating Library Eleventh Day. The Holy one of Israel. I am the Lord that brought you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God; ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy. I the Lord which make you holy, am holy.'--Lev. xi. 45, xxi. 8. 'I am the Lord Thy God, the Holy One of Israel, Thy Saviour. Thus saith the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King.'--Isa. xliii. 3, 14, 15. In the book of Exodus we found God making provision for the Holiness of His people. In the holy … Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ The Clean and the Unclean Sanctification is a Mystery. Fifth Day. Holiness and Redemption. A Book for Boys and Girls Or, Temporal Things Spritualized. List of Abbreviations Used in Reference to Rabbinic Writings Quoted in this Work. Thirtieth Lesson. An Holy Priesthood;' The Destruction of Jerusalem Leviticus Links Leviticus 11:10 NIVLeviticus 11:10 NLT Leviticus 11:10 ESV Leviticus 11:10 NASB Leviticus 11:10 KJV Leviticus 11:10 Bible Apps Leviticus 11:10 Parallel Leviticus 11:10 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 11:10 Chinese Bible Leviticus 11:10 French Bible Leviticus 11:10 German Bible Leviticus 11:10 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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