Leviticus 21:17
“Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their generations that hath any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Speak unto Aaron, saying,.... Who being the high priest, it was incumbent on him, at least at this time, to see that the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Leviticus 21:16-24
He was not treated as an outcast, but enjoyed his privileges as a son of Aaron, except in regard to active duties. Lev…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Whosoever - hath any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God - Never was a wiser, a more rational,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 21:16-24
The priesthood being confined to one particular family, and entailed upon all the male issue of that family throughout…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
throughout their generations See end of introd. note to ch. the bread of his God See on Lev 21:21.
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