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Holiness Tied to Function
Commentators explain that a priest's holiness was directly tied to their sacred duty. Because they handled the offerings described as "the bread of God," they were required to live in a state of special purity and dedication, ensuring they did not profane God's name through their actions.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 21:6
18th Century
Theologian
The word here and in (Leviticus 21:8) rendered bread, is the same as that rendered food in ([Reference Leviticus 3:11…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 21:6
19th Century
Bishop
They shall be holy to their God. — This is the reason why the priests are not to disfigure themselves by maiming their ou…
John Gill
On Leviticus 21:6
17th Century
Pastor
They shall be holy unto their God Sacred to his service, and wholly given up to it, and not interest themselves in things…
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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…