OLD TESTAMENT

Leviticus 21:15

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He shall not profane his offspring among his people, for I am the LORD who sanctifies him.’”

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Verse 15. Nation. The wife of the high priest must be of noble birth, that he may speak to kings and princes with more authority. Menochius.—Hebrew “he shall not defile his race,” and so forth by marrying one of another nation, or contrary to law. If he do, the children shall have no share in the priesthood.

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