10 so that you can distinguish between the holy and the common, between the unclean and the clean,
10 And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean;
10 You are to distinguish between the holy and the common, and between the unclean and the clean,
10 Distinguish between the holy and the common, between the ritually clean and unclean.
10 that you may distinguish between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean,
10 You must distinguish between what is sacred and what is common, between what is ceremonially unclean and what is clean.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 10:10
Commentary on Leviticus 10:8-11
(Read Leviticus 10:8-11)
Do not drink wine or strong drink. During the time they ministered, the priests were forbidden it. It is required of gospel ministers, that they be not given to wine, 1 Timothy 3:3. It is, Lest ye die; die when ye are in drink. The danger of death, to which we are continually exposed, should engage all to be sober.