Deuteronomy 22:11

“Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, etc.] The Jews say nothing is forbidden under the name of sorts but what is spun and wove, as it is said, “thou shalt not wear sheatnez”, a thing that is carded, spun, and wove f362; which Ainsworth translates “linsie woolsie”, and is explained by what follows: as “of woollen and linen together”; of which (see Gill on “<031919>Leviticus 19:19”), whereas Josephus f363 observes, this was granted to the priests only to wear such garments. Bochart f364 affirms it to be false; but that great man is mistaken; the blue, purple, and scarlet, in the priests’ garments, were no other than dyed wool; and it is a sentiment in general received by the Jews,…”

“thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts--The essence of the crime (Zep 1:8) consisted, not in wearing a woollen and a linen robe, but in the two stuffs being woven together, according to a favorite superstition of ancient idolaters (see on Lev 19:19).”

“Compare the marginal reference. The prohibition of Deuteronomy 22:10 was also dictated by humanity. The ox and the donkey being of such different size and strength, it would be cruel to the latter to yoke them together. These two animals are named as being those ordinarily employed in agriculture; compare Isaiah 32:20. return to 'Top of Page'”

“22:11 Keeping wool and linen separate illustrated Israel’s separation as God’s holy people (see also Lev 19:19).”

“Lev 19:19 Deuteronomy 22:12”