New English Translation
Leviticus 21:24
24So Moses spoke these things to Aaron, his sons, and all the Israelites.
Leviticus 21:24 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And Moses told it unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel.
- New International Version (NIV)So Moses told this to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites.
- English Standard Version (ESV)So Moses spoke to Aaron and to his sons and to all the people of Israel.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And Moses told it to Aaron and his sons, and to all the children of Israel.
Context of Leviticus 21:24
22He may eat both the most holy and the holy food of his God, 23but he must not go into the veil-canopy or step forward to the altar because he has a physical flaw. Thus he must not profane my holy places, for I am the Lord who sanctifies them.’” So Moses spoke these things to Aaron, his sons, and all the Israelites.
Read all of Leviticus 21Leviticus 21:24 word by word
וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר מֹשֶׁ֔ה אֶֽל־אַהֲרֹ֖ן וְאֶל־בָּנָ֑יו וְאֶֽל־כָּל־בְּנֵ֖י יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ פRead the interlinear
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Cross-references for Leviticus 21:24
- Malachi 2:1“Now, you priests, this commandment is for you.
- Colossians 4:17And tell Archippus, “See to it that you complete the ministry you received in the Lord.”
- 1 Timothy 1:18I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.
- 2 Timothy 2:2And entrust what you heard me say in the presence of many others as witnesses to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.
Commentaries on Leviticus 21:24
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16-24Verses 16-24 He was not treated as an outcast, but enjoyed his privileges as a son of Aaron, except in regard to active duties. Leviticus 21:20 A dwarf - One who is small and wasted, either short, as in the text, or slender, as in the margin. It is hardly likely that dwarfishness would be overlooked in this enumeration. So most critical authorities. Scurry or scabbed - These words most probably include all affected with any skin disease. Leviticus 21:22…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-24This section, which discusses priestly rules, six times repeats the phrase I am the Lord who sanctifies (Leviticus 21:15, 23; 22:9, 16, 32; see also 21:8). These words emphasize the link between God's holiness and the holiness expected of priests. This extended to all of Israel (see 8:10; 11:44–45; 19:2). The text specifically addresses priests in 21:1–22:16, while including both clergy and common people in 22:17–33.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 16-2416-24. Whosoever he be ... hath any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God--As visible things exert a strong influence on the minds of men, any physical infirmity or malformation of body in the ministers of religion, which disturbs the associations or excites ridicule, tends to detract from the weight and authority of the sacred office. Priests laboring under any personal defect were not allowed to officiate in the public service…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Leviticus 21
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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