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Leviticus 21:20 Β· KJV

"Or crookbackt, or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, or be scurvy, or scabbed, or hath his stones broken;"

King James Version

What does Leviticus 21:20 mean? β†’

Passage Context

18For 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,
19Or a man that is brokenfooted, or brokenhanded,
20Or crookbackt, or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, or be scurvy, or scabbed, or hath his stones broken;
21No man that hath a blemish of the seed of Aaron the priest shall come nigh to offer the offerings of the LORD made by fire: he hath a blemish; he shall not come nigh to offer the bread of his God.
22He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and of the holy.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to societal standards of perfection?

2

What does it mean for you to be 'whole' or 'complete'?

3

When have you felt judged based on your appearance or abilities?

Life Application

self-image

Challenge societal norms by embracing your unique qualities and imperfections.

service

Look for ways to serve others that do not rely on physical attributes but on character and heart.

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