Leviticus 21:17

+ 21:17. Lev 21:17 (Lev 21:16-23) (#3.230): T. A Cohen ·Priest· with a disqualifying defect shall not offer the daily bread in the Sanctuary / R. A Cohen ·Priest· with a physical blemish must not serve T. Example: List of disqualifying defects: blind, lame, a mutilated face, a limb too long, a broken foot, a broken arm, a hunched back, stunted growth, a cataract in his eye, festering or running sores, or damaged testicles (v18-20) “Say to Aaron [Light-bringer], ‘None of your offspring throughout their generations who has + 21:17. Lev 21:17 (Lev 21:16-23) (#3.231): T. A Cohen ·Priest· with a temporary disqualifying blemish shall not serve in the Sanctuary / R. A Cohen ·Priest· with a temporary blemish must not serve a defect may approach to offer the bread of his God.

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In The King James Version

Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their generations that hath any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God.

In Context

16Adonai spoke to Moses [Drawn out], saying,

18For whatever man he is that has a defect, he shall not draw near: a blind man, or a lame, or he who has a flat nose, or any deformity,

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Cross References

Leviticus 3:16The priest shall burn them on the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire, for a pleasant aroma; all the fat is Adonai’s.

Leviticus 21:6They shall be holy to their God, and not profane the name of their God; for they offer the offerings of Adonai made by fire, the bread of their God; therefore they shall be holy.

Leviticus 22:20+ 22:20. Lev 22:20 (Lev 22:17-25) (#2b.150): Not to vow or dedicate animals with disqualifying blemishes as a sacrifice unto Adonai But whatever has a defect, that you shall not offer; for it shall not be acceptable for you.

Psalms 65:4Blessed is one whom you choose, and cause to come near, 2 that he may live in your courts. 2 We will be filled with the goodness of your house, 2 your holy temple. 1

Matthew Henry on Leviticus 21:17-24

16 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 17 Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their generations that hath any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God. 18 For whatsoever man he be that hath a blemish, he shall not approach: a blind man, or a lame, or he that hath a flat nose, or any thing superfluous, 19 Or a man that is brokenfooted, or brokenhanded, 20 Or crookbackt, or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, or be scurvy, or scabbed, or hath his stones broken; 21… Read the whole commentary →

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