Ezekiel 44:25
“And they shall come at no dead person to defile themselves: but for father, or for mother, or for son, or for daughter, for brother, or for sister that hath had no husband, they may defile themselves.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they shall come at no dead person to defile themselves,.... Shall not come into places where they are, nor touch…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Ezekiel 44:17-31
Regulations as to the priests’ services. The garments of the priests are defined and various rules prescribed in the Law…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And they shall come at no dead person to defile themselves - Touching the dead defiles a Hindoo now, as it formerly did…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 44:17-31
God's priests must be regulars, not seculars; and therefore here are rules laid down for them to govern themselves by…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Ezekiel 44:25-27
Regulations for their necessary contact with the dead. They shall approach the dead bodies only of their nearest…
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