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Parallel LEV 21:0

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KJB-16111 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.)


UTNuW Translation Notes:

Leviticus 21 General Notes

Structure and Formatting

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)

Special Translation Issues in This Chapter

Quotes within quotes

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.

Active and passive sentences

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”

Metaphors and idioms

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”

Body-related terms

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

Religious and Cultural Concepts in This Chapter

Priestly purity

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

Mourning restrictions

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 requirements

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)

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