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Leviticus 21:1 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Leviticus 21:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Leviticus chapter 21 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Rules for Priests
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto the priests the sons of Aaron, and say unto them, There shall none be defiled for the dead among his people:”
Leviticus 21:1 (KJV)
Historical Context for Leviticus 21:1
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Commentary on Leviticus 21:1
And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto the priests the sons of Aaron, and say unto them, There shall none be defiled for the dead among his people:This verse falls within the section on Priestly Holiness. Higher standards for priests due to their sacred role, including restrictions on mourning practices and marriage.The Aaronic priesthood mediated between God and Israel, offering sacrifices and maintaining the tabernacle. This prefigured Christ's superior priesthood after the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 9-10 explains how Christ's once-for-all sacrifice supersedes the repeated Levitical off...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Leviticus 21:1
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“or for mother”
“nor defile himself for his father”
“and everyone who is in the tent”
“and to Eleazar and to Ithamar”
“or a dead body”
“that my covenant may be with Levi”