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The Priest's Vital Role
Commentators explain this verse as a reason for the strict rules on defilement. Because the priest was a 'chief man'—a person of great importance for the spiritual life of the nation—his availability to serve God and the people was paramount. His duties could not be frequently interrupted by mourning rituals, except for the closest of kin.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 21:4
18th Century
Theologian
The sense seems to be that, owing to his position in the nation, the priest is not to defile himself in any cases except those named in ([Reference…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 21:4
19th Century
Bishop
But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man ... — Better, A husband shall not defile himself among his people when he h…
John Gill
On Leviticus 21:4
17th Century
Pastor
[But] he shall not defile himself, [being] a chief man among
his people
Which is no…
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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…