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This set of detailed commentaries provides valuable exegetical, historical, cultural, and linguistic information on the original text. Over the years this series has been instrumental in shedding light on the Scriptures so that translators all over the world could complete the important task of putting God's Word into the many languages spoken in the world today. Over the years church leaders...

Verses 44–45 are the concluding remarks of the Lord in this part of Leviticus. These words summarize the historical and theological basis for the idea of purity and holiness among the Israelites. The first word in verse 44 is an important transition word, adding force to the affirmation that follows, while at the same time indicating a relationship to the preceding paragraphs. Most English versions have For, but some omit it altogether. It must be emphasized that the idea of holiness
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