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Book of Leviticus - Chapter 21 - Verse 21

21:21
No man that hath a blemish of the seed of Aaron the priest shall come nigh to offer the offerings of the LORD made by fire: he hath a blemish; he shall not come nigh to offer the bread of his God.

Meaning

In this verse from the book of Leviticus, it is stated that no man who has a physical blemish from the lineage of Aaron the priest is permitted to come near to offer sacrifices to the LORD. This restriction was put in place to uphold the holiness and purity of the offerings presented to God. The priests were seen as mediators between God and the people, and it was essential that they were without physical imperfections to symbolize their spiritual purity and worthiness to approach the altar. Blemishes were believed to be a sign of imperfection and impurity, and therefore those with such blemishes were deemed unfit to offer sacrifices to God. The bread mentioned in the verse symbolizes the offerings brought before God and it was crucial that they were presented by those who were deemed physically perfect. This verse highlights the importance of following strict guidelines and maintaining purity when approaching God with offerings.

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