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Leviticus 21

Leviticus 21:19

Restrictions against Those with Blemishes · Leviticus 21:16–24
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Translations

Modern
…no man who has a broken foot or hand,
Traditional
Or a man that is brokenfooted, or brokenhanded,
Literal
…or a man who has in him a breach in the foot, or a breach in the hand,
Latin
…si fracto pede, si manu,

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
…no man who has a broken foot or hand,

Notes

Leviticus 21:1–22:33

This section, which discusses priestly rules, six times repeats the phrase I am the Lord who sanctifies (Leviticus 21:15, 23; 22:9, 16, 32; see also 21:8). These words emphasize the link between God's holiness and the holiness expected of priests. This extended to all of Israel (see 8:10; 11:44–45; 19:2). The text specifically addresses priests in 21:1–22:16, while including both clergy and common people in 22:17–33.

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deformity Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Priests and Levites

Topics

Blemish: Debarred Sons of Aaron from Exercise of Priestly offices Priest: The Time of Moses: Must be Without Blemish Priests: No Blemished or Defective Persons Could be Consecrated Sanctification: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To