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He shall not defile himself, [being] a chief man among his people, to profane himself.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man ... — Better, A husband shall not defile himself among his people when he h…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[But] he shall not defile himself, [being] a chief man among his people
Which is no…
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