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He who is the high priest among his brothers, on whose head the anointing oil is poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not let the hair of his head go loose, nor tear his clothes;

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A Priest Set Apart

Commentators explain that the high priest was uniquely distinguished from other priests. His consecration involved a profuse pouring of anointing oil on his head, described as being like a crown, and the wearing of special, holy garments. This set him apart for his unique role as the primary intercessor for Israel.

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Leviticus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Leviticus 21:10

18th Century

Theologian

It was the distinguishing mark of the anointing of the high priest, that the holy oil was poured upon his head like a crown ().

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 21:10

19th Century

Bishop

And he who is the high priest among his brethren. —That is, among his priestly brethren, the one who is distinguished among them b…

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 21:10

17th Century

Pastor

And [he that is] the high priest among his brethren Either among his brethren, the priests, being in office above them; o…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 21:1–24

17th Century

Minister

As these priests were types of Christ, so all ministers must be followers of him, that their example may teach others to imitate the Saviour. Witho…