10 “The priest who is highest among his brothers, who has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been ordained[a] to wear the garments, must not dishevel his hair[b] or tear his garments.(A) 11 He must not go near any dead person or make himself unclean even for his father or mother.(B) 12 He must not leave the sanctuary or he will desecrate the sanctuary of his God, for the consecration of the anointing oil of his God is on him;(C) I am Yahweh.

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Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 21:10 Lit and one has filled his hand
  2. Leviticus 21:10 Or not uncover his head

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