124 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Leviticus, Kedoshim (Leviticus 19:1–20:27), Source Book Keys, COHON LEVITICUS | 20:26 apart — LEV861 The dietary laws were invested with the ab... LEV861 The dietary laws were invested with the absoluteness of Divine commands. They were to be observed not because of personal taste, but as an expression of obedience to God. In the words of the Sifra to (this verse),: "Say not, 'I do not like swine's flesh'; but rather' I do like it, but abstain from eating it in accordance with the decree of my Father in heaven.'" (Continued at [[LEV123]] Leviticus 11:44 sanctify COHON 167-8). Share Print Source KeyCOHONVerse20:26Keyword(s)apartSource Page(s)167 Switch article LEVITICUS | 20:25 revolting — LEV856 The trait of zeal is an ornament to all th... Previous Article LEVITICUS | 20:26 apart — LEV858 See [[EXOD314]] Exodus 19:5 covenant DORFF... Next Article