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Leviticus 21:23

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He shall not come near to the veil, nor come near to the altar, because he has a defect; that he may not profane my sanctuaries, for I am Yahweh who sanctifies them.’ ”

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Leviticus 21:23 in other translations

only he shall not go in unto the veil, nor come nigh unto the altar, because he hath a blemish; that he profane not my sanctuaries: for I am Jehovah who sanctifieth them.

Leviticus 21:23 · American Standard Version

Leviticus 21:23 in context

  1. 21No man of the offspring of Aaron the priest who has a defect shall come near to offer the offerings of Yahweh made by fire. Since he has a defect, he shall not come near to offer the bread of his God.
  2. 22He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and of the holy.
  3. 23He shall not come near to the veil, nor come near to the altar, because he has a defect; that he may not profane my sanctuaries, for I am Yahweh who sanctifies them.’ ”
  4. 24So Moses spoke to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel.