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Clear Minds for Holy Work
Commentators agree that God commanded priests to abstain from alcohol while on duty to ensure they had clear minds and sound judgment. This sobriety was essential for correctly performing rituals, distinguishing between the holy and the common, and faithfully teaching God's Law to the people.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 10:9–11
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 10:9
19th Century
Bishop
Do not drink wine. —The command that the priests are to abstain from any intoxicating liquors when performing their sacred functio…
John Calvin
On Leviticus 10:9
16th Century
Theologian
Do not drink wine, nor strong drink.188 The second cleanness required of priests is that they should abstain from wine and stro…
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John Gill
On Leviticus 10:9
17th Century
Pastor
Do not drink wine or strong drink
This law following upon the affair of Nadab and Abihu has caused some to think, and not with…
Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 10:8–11
17th Century
Minister
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…