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and that you may teach the children of Israel all the statutes which Yahweh has spoken to them by Moses.
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All commentators agree that this verse provides a key reason for the preceding command against drinking alcohol while on duty. A priest's mind had to be clear and sober, not just to perform rituals correctly, but specifically to be capable of teaching God's laws effectively to the people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When the priest was on duty, he was to abstain from wine and strong drink, so that he would not commit excess () and thus become disqualified for c…
19th Century
Anglican
And that you may teach. —The priests were not only to keep sober to be able to decide the questions of ritual, but they were to te…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And that you may teach the children of Israel all the statutes Laws, precepts, ordina…
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Do not drink wine or strong drink. During the time they ministered, the priests were forbidden it. It is required of gospel ministers that they not…