Obeying such a law helped God’s people to keep themselves distinct and separate from the pagan nations around them. That was vital if they were to gain and maintain Jehovah’s approval.
See aitas Jumala rahval ümbritsevatest paganarahvastest erineda ja lahus püsida, mis oli neile Jehoova heakskiidu saamiseks ja hoidmiseks ülitähtis.