18 For whatsoever man he be that hath a blemish, he shall not approach: a blind man, or a lame, or he that hath a flat nose, or any thing superfluous,
18 No man who has any defect may come near: no man who is blind or lame, disfigured or deformed;
18 For no one who has a blemish shall draw near, a man blind or lame, or one who has a mutilated face or a limb too long,
18 That means anyone who is blind or lame, disfigured or deformed,
18 For any man who has a defect shall not approach: a man blind or lame, who has a marred face or any limb too long,
18 No one who has a defect qualifies, whether he is blind, lame, disfigured, deformed,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 21:18
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Laws concerning the priests.
As these priests were types of Christ, so all ministers must be followers of him, that their example may teach others to imitate the Saviour. Without blemish, and separate from sinners, He executed his priestly office on earth. What manner of persons then should his ministers be! But all are, if Christians, spiritual priests; the minister especially is called to set a good example, that the people may follow it. Our bodily infirmities, blessed be God, cannot now shut us out from his service, from these privileges, or from his heavenly glory. Many a healthful, beautiful soul is lodged in a feeble, deformed body. And those who may not be suited for the work of the ministry, may serve God with comfort in other duties in his church.