But for his kin, that is near unto him, that is, for his mother, and for his father, and for his son, and for his daughter, and for his brother,
But he may become unclean for his close relatives - his mother, his father, his son, his daughter, and his brother.
This verse is explaining that priests could break the usual purity rules only for their immediate family members.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, God provided detailed laws to the priests of Israel, who were descendants of Aaron, to ensure they maintained ritual purity for their sacred duties in the tabernacle. This verse specifies that a priest could become ceremonially unclean only for his closest family members, such as his parents, children, and brother, allowing him to participate in mourning without fully compromising his holy role. This regulation reflected the ancient Israelite emphasis on separating the priesthood from common defilement to uphold the nation's covenant with God.
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