Leviticus 21:22

²² He may eat the most holy food of his God, as well as the holy food;

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Other Translations of Leviticus 21:22

King James Version

²² He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and of the holy.

English Standard Version

²² He may eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy and of the holy things,

The Message

²² He may eat the food of his God, both the most holy and the holy,

New King James Version

²² He may eat the bread of his God, both the most holy and the holy;

New Living Translation

²² However, he may eat from the food offered to God, including the holy offerings and the most holy offerings.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 21:22

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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.