Leviticus 21:23 meaning and explanation
but because he has a defect, he must not go near the veil or approach the altar, so as not to desecrate My sanctuaries. For I am the LORD who sanctifies them.’”
Leviticus 21:23, Berean Standard Bible
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The LORD is speaking to Moses, and Moses relays these rules to Aaron and his sons. A priest with a physical defect may still eat the holy food, but he may not serve near the inner veil or the altar.
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