Leviticus 21:22

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

Modern
He may eat the most holy food of his God as well as the holy food,
Traditional
He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and of the holy.
Literal
He may eat the bread of his God from the holies of holies, and from the holies.
Latin
…vescetur tamen panibus qui offeruntur in sanctuario,

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
He may eat the most holy food of his God as well as the holy food,

Notes

He may eat: If a descendant of Aaron had a mutilation or defect, he could not serve as a priest to represent the people (see Leviticus 21:18–20). But his priestly family line still counted. He was allowed to eat the priest’s share of the offerings (see 2:3, 10; 6:17–18).

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 Bread: Sacrificed Priest: The Time of Moses: Must be Without Blemish Priests: No Blemished or Defective Persons Could be Consecrated Sanctification: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To