The ceremonial law is described by the apostle to consist, not only “in gifts and sacrifices,” which hitherto have been treated of in this book, but “in meats, and drinks, and divers washings” from ceremonial uncleanness, the laws concerning which begin with this chapter, which puts a difference…

Now that Aaron was consecrated a high priest over the house of God, God spoke to him with Moses, and appointed them both as joint-commissioners to deliver his will to the people.

Here is, 1. A general rule concerning fishes, which were clean and which not. All that had fins and scales they might eat, and only those odd sorts of water-animals that have not were forbidden, Lev. 11:9–10.

Here is the law, 1. Concerning flying insects, as flies, wasps, bees, &c. these they might not eat , nor indeed are they fit to be eaten; but there were several sorts of locusts which in those countries were very good meat, and much used: John Baptist lived upon them in the desert, and they are…

Here is, I. The exposition of this law, or a key to let us into the meaning of it. It was not intended merely for a bill of fare, or as the directions of a physician about their diet, but God would hereby teach them to sanctify themselves and to be holy, Lev. 11:44. That is, 1.