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Leviticus 21:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse introduces another message that God is about to give Moses to share with the people.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context, Leviticus was written during the time when the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, as God established detailed laws for the priesthood to ensure the holiness of worship in the Tabernacle. This verse serves as an introduction to specific regulations about physical purity and qualifications for priests, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern emphasis on ritual cleanliness to maintain God's presence among His people. These laws were meant to set the priests apart as representatives of holiness in a covenant community.

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