Leviticus 11:44

Sanctify] the root meaning of the Heb. words for 'sanctify,' 'hallow,' 'holy,' is that of separation: cp. Leviticus 11:47. The holiness spoken of here is rather physical than moral; but in keeping themselves free from ceremonial defilement, the people learned to avoid what is morally impure, in accordance with the principle implied in the words, 'first that which is natural, afterward that which is spiritual.' The composite nature of this chapter appears from the position of Leviticus 11:29; Leviticus 11:41, which belong to Leviticus 11:20; Leviticus 11:46 form the conclusion to the whole.