Say unto them, Whosoever he be of all your seed among your generations, that goeth unto the holy things, which the children of Israel hallow unto the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, that soul shall be cut off from my presence: I am the LORD.
Tell them: Anyone among your descendants in future generations who approaches the holy things that the Israelites have set apart for the LORD while he is ceremonially unclean—that person will be cut off from my presence. I am the LORD.
God is establishing that priests and their families must be ceremonially clean when handling holy things, or they will be separated from His presence.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to Moses for Aaron and his priestly family during Israel's time in the wilderness. The priests were responsible for handling the sacred offerings and temple items that the people brought to God. Ceremonial uncleanness could come from touching dead bodies, certain skin conditions, or other ritual impurities outlined in Levitical law.
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