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Leviticus 21:23 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Leviticus 21:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Leviticus chapter 21 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Only he shall not go in unto the vail, nor come nigh unto the altar, because he hath a blemish; that he profane not my sanctuaries: for I the LORD do sanctify them.”
Leviticus 21:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Leviticus 21:23
Only he shall not go in unto the vail, nor come nigh unto the altar, because he hath a blemish; that he profane not my sanctuaries: for I the LORD do sanctify them.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 central theme of Leviticus is God's holiness and the call for His people to be holy. The Hebrew word qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means 'set apart' or 'sacred,' emphasizing both separation from sin and consecration to God's purposes. The five main offerings (burnt, grain, ...
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Cross-References for Leviticus 21:23
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“nor profane the sanctuary of his God; for the crown of the anointing oil of his God is upon him. I am Yahweh.”
“before the mercy seat that is over the testimony”
“No foreigner”
“And he put the golden altar in the tent of the congregation before the vail:”
“Thus shall ye separate the children of Israel from their uncleanness; that they die not in their uncleanness”