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or crook-backed, or a dwarf, or that has a blemish in his eye, or is scurvy, or scabbed, or has his stones broken;
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A Symbol of Perfection
Commentators explain that these laws are a powerful illustration of a core principle: anything dedicated to God's service should be as perfect as possible. The physical wholeness of the Aaronic priest symbolized the absolute holiness required to approach a holy God. This was not about personal worth but about representing divine perfection in the sacred space.
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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
Or crookbacked. —Rather, or whose eyebrows cover his eyes. This is the sense given to this clause during the Second Templ…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Or crookbackt That has a protuberance, or bunch upon his back, one that we commonly call "hunchbacked"; the Targums of Jo…
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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…
