Leviticus 21:21

Easy To Read Version

If one of Aaron’s descendants has something wrong with him, then he cannot offer sacrifices by fire to the Lord. And that person cannot carry the special bread to God.

Cross References

Leviticus 2:3

The grain offering that is left will belong to Aaron and his sons. This offering made by fire to the Lord is very holy.

Leviticus 21:17

“Tell Aaron: If any of your descendants have anything wrong with them, then they must not carry the special bread to God.

Leviticus 21:6

Priests must be holy for their God. They must show respect for God’s name. Why? Because they carry the bread and the offerings by fire to the Lord. So they must be holy. [374]

Leviticus 21:8

A priest serves God in a special way. So you must treat him in a special way. Why? Because he carries holy things! He brings the holy bread to God, and I am holy! I am the Lord, and I make you holy!