Leviticus 21:23

Exodus 30:6-8; Exodus 40:26; Exodus 40:27; Ezekiel 44:9-14; Leviticus 15:31; Leviticus 21:12; Leviticus 21:8

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

He was not treated as an outcast, but enjoyed his privileges as a son of Aaron, except in regard to active duties. Leviticus 21:20 A dwarf -...
Arno Geneva Study Bible

Only he shall not go in unto the (s) vail, nor come nigh unto the altar, because he hath a blemish; that he profane not my sanctuaries: for I the LOR...
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

List of Bodily Defects which prevent a priest from actually joining in the priestly rites, though he is still supported by the dues. The presence o...
Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Only he shall not go in unto the vail, nor come nigh unto the altar, because he hath a blemish; that he profane not my sanctuaries: for I the LORD do...
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Any blemish. Since visible things exert a strong influence on the minds of men, any physical infirmity...
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 com...
Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Only he shall not go in unto the vail. — That is, into the holy place which was before the vail.
Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

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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 enuncia...
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Here again nothing can be more clear and expressive than that these things were all intended to represent him and his priesthood, who is holy, harmle...
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Only he shall not go in unto the vail ,.... So far as to the vail, which divided between the holy and the holy of holies; that is, he shall not go i...
John Trapp Complete Commentary

Only he shall not go in unto the vail, nor come nigh unto the altar, because he hath a blemish; that he profane not my sanctuaries: for I the LORD do...
Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

To the veil To the second veil, which was between the holy and the most holy place, to burn incense, to order the show-bread, and to dress the lamp...
L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

16 And the L ORD spake unto Moses, saying, 17 Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their generations that hath any...
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

No Blemished Person May Be A Fully Officiating Priest ( Leviticus 21:16-24 ). The reason for this requirement is to bring out that only what is ‘p...
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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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 anothe...
The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Wives of Priests; Blemishes
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Only he shall not go in unto the veil, nor come nigh unto the altar, he shall not discharge the official functions of the high priest or of the pries...
Wesley's Explanatory Notes

To the veil — To the second veil which was between the holy and the most holy place, to burn incense, to order the shew — bread, and to dress the l...

²³ Only he shall not go in unto the vail, nor come nigh unto the altar, because he hath a blemish; that he profane not my sanctuaries: for I the LORD do sanctify them.

Related Commentaries of Leviticus 21:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arno Geneva Study Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Leviticus 21:23