Leviticus 21:12
“Neither shall he go out of the sanctuary, nor profane the sanctuary of his God; for the crown of the anointing oil of his God is upon him: I am the LORD.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Neither shall he go out of the sanctuary,.... In the time of service, upon any occasion whatever; otherwise, when there…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Go out of the sanctuary - i. e. not for the purpose to which reference is here made. The words do not mean, as some have…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The crown of the anointing oil - is upon him - By his office the priest represented Christ in his sacrificial character;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 21:10-15
More was expected from a priest than from other people, but more from the high priest than from other priests, because…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
go out, etc.] lest, on returning to the sanctuary, he should pollute it. The words seem to imply that the sanctuary was…
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