Leviticus 11:1
“Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying to them,”
What does Leviticus 11:1 mean?
God is addressing Moses and Aaron together, establishing that both leaders will receive and share these instructions with the people. This opening appears before the detailed laws about clean and unclean animals, and it's a reminder that God's guidance comes through relationship and communication with his chosen leaders. The phrase itself might seem simple, but it shows how important what follows is—God is speaking directly, not leaving room for guesswork about what his people should do.