Commentary on Harmony of the Law Volume 1 Complete John Calvin (continued)
HARMONY OF THE LAW · VOLUME 1 would have one and the same form observed; first, that the proselytes who had been lately incorporated might more cheerfully devote themselves to the exercises of piety, when they saw themselves placed in the same position as the children of Abraham; and secondly, lest if any distinction should be made, corrupt mixtures should immediately creep in. Lest, therefore, the purity of God's worship should be gradually corrupted by absurd imitation, the gate was shut against that variety which usually draws men aside in different directions.
Leviticus 22
Leviticus 22:17-25
17. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
17. Loquutus est praeterea Jehova ad Mosen, dicendo:
18. Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the LORD for a burnt offering;
18. Alloquere Aharon et filios ejus, et omnes filios Israel et dicas illis, Quit. unque e domo Israelis, et e peregrinis Israel obtulerit oblationem suam pro omnibus votis suis, et pro omnibus oblationibus spontaneis suis, quae obtulerit Jehovae in holocaustum;
19. Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.
19. In acceptationem vestri offeretis immaculatum masculum ex bobus, ex agnis, et ex capris.
20. But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall
20. Omne in quo fuerit macula non offeretis: quia non erit in acceptationem pro vobis. not be acceptable for you.