Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the LORD do sanctify him.
He must not bring dishonor to his descendants among his people, because I the LORD have set him apart as holy.
God is saying that the high priest must not do anything that would bring shame to his family line, because God has chosen him for holy service.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes God's instructions about marriage restrictions for the high priest in ancient Israel. The high priest had to maintain the highest standards of purity and could only marry a virgin from his own people, not a widow, divorced woman, or prostitute. These strict requirements were meant to preserve the sacred nature of his office and ensure his family lineage remained unblemished in the eyes of the community.
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