Or a man that is brokenfooted, or brokenhanded,
Or a man who has a broken foot or a broken hand,
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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