Leviticus 21:5

“They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh.”

"They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh." - Leviticus 21:5
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What does Leviticus 21:5 mean?

Leviticus 21:5 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh." This verse is found in the book of Leviticus, which is the third book of…

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Sacred Identity: Honoring God Through Our Appearance

Leviticus 21:5 states, "They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh." At first glance, this verse may seem to be an outdated regulation meant only for the Old Testament priests…

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A Prayer for Reverence and Holiness in Our Lives

Dear Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, we want to pause and reflect on the words of Leviticus 21:5, which state, "They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh." Lord, we…

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Leviticus 21:13 - "And he shall take a wife in her virginity."
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Leviticus 21:21 - "No 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."
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