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Leviticus 21:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Or a man that is brokenfooted, or brokenhanded,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Or a man who has a broken foot or a broken hand,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues listing physical conditions that would disqualify a priest from performing certain temple duties in ancient Israel.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's instructions to Moses about which priests could serve at the altar in the tabernacle. In ancient Israel, priests had to meet specific physical requirements to perform certain sacred duties, though they could still eat the holy food and remain part of the priestly community. These regulations emphasized the importance of physical wholeness in approaching God's presence, which would later find fulfillment in Christ who makes all believers spiritually whole.

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