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A Shared Responsibility
Commentators agree that this command was given to the entire community of Israel, not just the priests. The people had a shared responsibility to ensure their spiritual leaders remained holy. This involved both honoring the office and holding the individual accountable to God's standards, highlighting a principle of mutual accountability between leaders and their congregation.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 21:8
18th Century
Theologian
The people of Israel are now addressed. They are commanded to regard the priests, who perform for them the service of the altar, as holy with respe…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 21:8
19th Century
Bishop
You shall sanctify him therefore.— This is addressed to the Jewish community. They are to take care that the priest does …
John Gill
On Leviticus 21:8
17th Century
Pastor
You shall sanctify him therefore In thought and word, as Aben Ezra, by thinking and speaking well of him; should esteem a…
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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…