Lev 21:10 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Lev 21:10-15: 21:10-15 The restrictions made on the common priests (21:1-4 ) applied even more stringently to the high priest because he had to represent all Israel, including the other priests. • The priest must never leave his hair uncombed or tear his clothing in mourning, so that he would always be fit to minister. Although the common priest was permitted to marry a widow, the high priest was allowed to marry only a virgin. This made certain that the future high priest and the common priests descended from that union would have an unquestioned lineage (21:15 ).

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‏ Leviticus 21:10

Summary for Lev 21:10-15: 21:10-15 ^a The restrictions made on the common priests (21:1-4 ^b) applied even more stringently to the high priest because he had to represent all Israel, including the other priests.

• The priest must never leave his hair uncombed or tear his clothing in mourning, so that he would always be fit to minister. Although the common priest was permitted to marry a widow, the high priest was allowed to marry only a virgin. This made certain that the future high priest and the common priests descended from that union would have an unquestioned lineage (21:15 ^c).