1. Leviticus 11:1 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What is unique about the LORD addressing Moses and Aaron?

Leviticus 11:1 (ESV)

1 And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying to them,

The Lord now spoke directly to Moses and Aaron. It was rare for Moses and Aaron to be addressed together. Usually, Moses was spoken to alone (e.g., Leviticus 1:1; Leviticus 4:1). Aaron was included because the priesthood had the duty to oversee the application of the Holiness Code that the Lord was giving to Israel.