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Speak to Aaron, saying, Whoever he be of your seed throughout their generations that has a blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God.
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A Picture of Perfection
Commentators widely agree that the requirement for a physically unblemished priest was a powerful symbol. It served as a 'type' or foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, the one truly perfect High Priest who was spiritually without spot or blemish. This law visually taught that only absolute perfection could mediate between a holy God and sinful humanity, a standard only Christ could meet.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He was not treated as an outcast but enjoyed his privileges as a son of Aaron, except in regard to active duties (Leviticus 21:20).
19th Century
Anglican
Whoever he is of thy seed. —Better, any man of thy seed throughout their generations; that is, any of the descendants thr…
16th Century
Protestant
Speak to Aaron, saying. Priests in whom there was any notable bodily defect are here forbidden from approaching the altar. I will not inqu…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Speak unto Aaron, saying Who being the high priest, it was incumbent on him, at least at this time, to see that the …
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…
