Leviticus 21:10 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes; ”

Leviticus 21:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

It was the distinguishing mark of the anointing of the high priest, that the holy oil was poured upon his head like a crown (compare Leviticus 8:12 ). Uncover his head - Rather, let his hair b...
Leviticus 21:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And [he that is] the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not (g) uncover his head, nor rend his clothes...
Leviticus 21:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Restrictions for the High Priest. The title occurs here for the first time in the Law; the phrase used is literally the priest who is chief among his brothers. It is, however, implied in P in Levit...
Leviticus 21:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

high priest. See note on Leviticus 4:3 . consecrated. See note on Exodus 28:41 . Exodus 9:17 . rend. See notes on Leviticus 10:6 ; Leviticus 13:45 .
Leviticus 21:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes; He...
Leviticus 21:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

He that is the high-priest— The former laws related to the priests in general; the high-priest, as being more peculiarly holy, is restrained by laws more peculiarly exact: he is not permitted to de...
Leviticus 21:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;...
Leviticus 21:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Laws relating to the Priesthood and Sacrifice The principle laid down in this and the following chapter is the far reaching one, that whatever comes near or is presented to God must be perfect of...
Leviticus 21:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

And he that is the high priest among his brethren. — That is, among his priestly brethren, the one who is distinguished among them by this office. Upon whose head the anointing oil was poured. —...
Leviticus 21:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

THE LAW OF PRIESTLY HOLINESS Leviticus 21:1-24 ; Leviticus 22:1-33 THE conception of Israel as a kingdom of priests, a holy nation, was concretely represented in a threefold division of the pe...
Leviticus 21:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The absolute necessity for the strictest of separation of the priest from all possibility of defilement is vividly set forth in the laws here enunciated. Standing as he ever did in a place of special...
Leviticus 21:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Here are still more striking references, under the figure of the high priest, to the person and offices of the LORD JESUS. As the high priest had the anointing oil poured upon his head, and thereby t...
Leviticus 21:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And [he that is] the high priest among his brethren ,.... Either among his brethren, the priests, being in office above them; or among his brethren the Israelites, among and over whom he is high pri...
Leviticus 21:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And [he that is] the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;...
Leviticus 21:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The garments Those holy garments which were peculiar to him. Shall not uncover his head This being then the posture of mourners, ( Leviticus 10:6 ,) though afterward the custom was changed, and m...
Leviticus 21:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF PRIESTS (vv. 1-15) Since the priests were given the sacred privilege of drawing near to God on behalf of the people, they were therefore more responsible as regards the...
Leviticus 21:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

10 And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his...
Leviticus 21:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, Leviticus 8:12 ; which was only sprinkled upon inferior priests, blood also being mixed with it, Leviticus 8:30 . The garments, to wit, those hol...
Leviticus 21:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Special Case Of The High Priest ( Leviticus 21:10-15 ). There was one for whom there were no exceptions. His position was so high and so privileged that he must seek to avoid all contact with...
Leviticus 21:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Purity of the Priesthood SUGGESTIVE READINGS Leviticus 21:1 .—Speak unto the priests … there shall none be defiled. If it was important that the whole community of Israel should maintain ceremon...
Leviticus 21:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Leviticus 21:4 . A chief man. In some versions the Hebrew word baal is rendered king, lord, and husband; and the LXX read, he shall not “lightly” defile himself. Leviticus 21:7 . He shall not...
Leviticus 21:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

Speak unto the priests the sons of Aaron. Sacred relationship demands sanctity of life If there is one fact more notably emphasised than another in this address to priests, it is this: their--...
Leviticus 21:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

PART III . SECTION IV . THE UNCLEANNESS AND DISQUALIFICATION OF PRIESTS . EXPOSITION The two remaining chapters of this division of the book ( Leviticus 21:1-3 , Leviticus 22:...
Leviticus 21:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Their Outward Appearance and Relations.
Leviticus 21:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 15:30 ; Esther 6:12 ; Exodus 28:2-4 ; Exodus 29:29 ; Exodus 29:30 ; Genesis 37:34 ; Job 1:20 ; Leviticus 10:6 ; Leviticus 10:7 ; Leviticus 13:45 ; Leviticus 16:32 ; Leviticus 8:1...
Leviticus 21:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The garments — Those holy garments, which were peculiar to him. Shall not uncover his head — This being then the posture of mourners, Leviticus 10:6 , though afterwards the custom was changed and...

Leviticus 21:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Leviticus 21:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Leviticus 21:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Leviticus 21:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Leviticus 21:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Leviticus 21:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Leviticus 21:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Leviticus 21:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Leviticus 21:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Leviticus 21:10 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Leviticus 21:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Leviticus 21:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Leviticus 21:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Leviticus 21:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Leviticus 21:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Leviticus 21:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Leviticus 21:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Leviticus 21:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Leviticus 21:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Leviticus 21:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Leviticus 21:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Leviticus 21:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

Leviticus 21:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Leviticus 21:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Leviticus 21:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Leviticus 21:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes