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When the sun is down, he shall be clean; and afterward he shall eat of the holy things, because it is his bread.
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The Priest's Daily Bread
Commentators explain that the "holy things" were the priest's literal food and livelihood. The rule allowing him to eat again at sundown after purification was a practical and compassionate provision from God. It ensured he could sustain himself while also serving as a daily, tangible reminder to be careful about defilement.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
And shall afterward eat ... because it is his food. — Since the sacrifices, which were the perquisites of the officiating priests, were th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when the sun is down he shall be clean. Having washed himself in water, otherwise not, though the sun may be set.
Presbyterian
In this chapter, we have various laws concerning the priests and sacrifices, all for preserving the honour of the sanctuary. Let us recollect with …
