OLD TESTAMENT

Leviticus 21:5

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“‘They shall not shave their heads or shave off the corners of their beards or make any cuttings in their flesh.

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Verse 5. Flesh. This would indicate an important grief, and want of patience. Bible.—They were not allowed to put on the usual signs of mourning, as the common people were, provided they did it not in honour of an idol. Calmet. 19:27.

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