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KJB-1611 1 Of the Priests mourning. 6 Of their holinesse. 8 Of their estimation. 7. 13 Of their Mariages. 16 The Priests that haue blemishes must not minister in the Sanctuarie.
(1 Of the Priests mourning. 6 Of their holiness. 8 Of their estimation. 7. 13 Of their Mariages. 16 The Priests that have blemishs must not minister in the Sanctuarie.)
This chapter gives special rules for priests. The structure is: 1) Rules for regular priests (21:1-9) A. Contact with dead bodies (21:1-4) B. Mourning practices (21:5-6) C. Marriage rules (21:7-9) 2) Special rules for the high priest (21:10-15) 3) Physical requirements for priests (21:16-24)
The chapter contains multiple levels of speech:- Yahweh speaking to Moses- Moses telling Aaron- Instructions for future generationsYour language may need different ways to show these levels.
Many rules use passive form. Your language might need to say who does the action:- “was poured on his head” → “they poured on his head”- “shall be burned with fire” → “you must burn her”- “his hand was filled” → “God gave him authority”
The chapter uses several expressions that need careful translation:- “Fill his hand” means “give him authority as priest”- “Profane the name” means “damage God’s reputation”- “His seed” means “his descendants”- “The bread of God” means “food offerings to God”
The chapter mentions various physical conditions that may need explanation:- “Hunchback” and “dwarf” may be unknown in your language- “Blemish” refers to any physical condition making someone unfit for priesthood
The chapter emphasizes keeping priests holy:- They had stricter rules than ordinary people- Their marriages affected their holiness- Their physical appearance represented God’s perfection- Even their family members’ behavior affected their status
The chapter limits how priests could mourn:- Could not touch dead bodies (except close relatives)- Could not show typical signs of grief- High priest could not mourn even for parentsThese rules kept priests ready for service.
Physical perfection was required because:- Priests represented God to the people- Their appearance symbolized holiness- Physical blemishes were seen as making someone unfit- This did not affect their right to eat holy food(See: holy, priest, and highpriest)