Leviticus 21:11 meaning and explanation
He must not go near any dead body; he must not defile himself, even for his father or mother.
Leviticus 21:11, Berean Standard Bible
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These instructions are given to the high priest, the one who had the anointing oil poured on his head and wore the special garments. In Israel, touching a corpse made a person ritually unclean for seven days, and the ordinary priests were allowed to mourn close family members.
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