KJV ORIGINAL
And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So that you may distinguish between what is holy and what is not holy, and between what is unclean and what is clean.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is teaching His people to understand the difference between what is sacred and ordinary, pure and impure.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes right after Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu died for offering unauthorized fire before the Lord. God is explaining to Aaron and his remaining sons that priests must be able to distinguish between sacred and common things. In ancient Israel, maintaining these distinctions was crucial for proper worship and community life, as the people were called to be holy and set apart for God.
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