1. Leviticus 7:22 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What is significant about the LORD addressing Moses in Leviticus 7:22?

Leviticus 7:22 (ESV)

22 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

The following verses are addressed, in the first place, to Moses. For the first time in Leviticus 6:1 – 7:38, Moses is instructed to speak to both the Israelites and the priests. The reason why these verses are found in the section directing priests is because it deals with the violation of ritual purity laws.