Leviticus 21:15-17

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹⁵ so that he does not corrupt his bloodline^[a] among his people, for I am Yahweh who sets him apart.”

Physical Defects and Priests

¹⁶ The Lord spoke to Moses: ¹⁷ “Tell Aaron: None of your descendants throughout your generations who has a physical defect^(A) is to come near to present the food^(B) of his God.