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1 Do not leave the sanctuary

No mourning defilement

Keep consecration intactDo not uncover the head, tear garments, or go near the dead. Do not leave the sanctuary or profane its service.“‘He who is the high priest among his brothers, upon whose head the anointing oil is poured, and who is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not… — Leviticus 21:10–12 · WEB

In the commentaryThe Priests Shall Be Holy

2 Marry within the stated boundary

Virgin from his people

Guard priestly household holinessMarry a virgin from his own people, rather than the women named as outside the high priest’s marriage boundary.He shall not marry a widow, or one divorced, or a woman who has been defiled, or a prostitute. He shall take a virgin of his own people as a wife. — Leviticus 21:13–14 · WEB

In the commentaryThe Priests Shall Be Holy

3 Do not profane descendants

The LORD sanctifies

Keep the office holyKeep the high priest’s descendants from being profaned among the people. The LORD is the one who sanctifies.He shall not profane his offspring among his people, for I am Yahweh who sanctifies him.’” — Leviticus 21:15 · WEB

In the commentaryThe Priests Shall Be Holy

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