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The Supreme Priority of Worship
Commentators explain that the high priest was forbidden from leaving the sanctuary during his service, even to mourn the death of his own parents. This wasn't a command to be unfeeling, but a powerful illustration that the service of the living God holds supreme priority over all other duties, even the most profound personal and family obligations.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 21:12
18th Century
Theologian
Go out of the sanctuary - that is, not for the purpose referred to here. The words do not mean, as some have imagined, that his dwelling was…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 21:12
19th Century
Bishop
Neither shall he go out of the sanctuary. —Better, and he shall not go out of the sanctuary as in Leviticus 10:7…
John Gill
On Leviticus 21:12
17th Century
Pastor
Neither shall he go out of the sanctuary
In the time of service, upon any occasion whatever; otherwise, when there w…
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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…