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Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 22:24

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The literal meaning of the passage in italics is, and this shall ye not do in your land. It appears to have been understood by the Jews as a prohibition of the mutilation of animals. return to 'Top of Page'
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