Charles Ellicott Commentary Leviticus 21:23

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Leviticus 21:23

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Leviticus 21:23

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"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 (ASV)

Only he shall not go in to the veil. —That is, into the holy place which was before the veil.