Leviticus 21:20
“Or crookbackt, or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, or be scurvy, or scabbed, or hath his stones broken;”

What does Leviticus 21:20 mean?
Leviticus 21:20 (KJV) states: "Or crookbackt, or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, or be scurvy, or scabbed, or hath his stones broken;" This verse is found within the book of Leviticus, which is the third book of the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament. It is a book…
Read full commentaryDevotionalFinding Beauty in Brokenness: A Devotional Reflection on Leviticus 21:20
As we delve into Leviticus 21:20, the scripture presents a vivid description of whom the priesthood could exclude based on physical imperfections: "Or crookbackt, or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, or be scurvy, or scabbed, or hath his stones broken." At first…
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Heavenly Father, In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, we come before You in humility and reverence. We acknowledge Your majesty and the power of Your Word, including the words from Leviticus 21:20: "Or crookbackt, or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, or be scurvy, or…
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