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10 The high priest[a]—the one whose head has been anointed with the anointing oil and who is ordained to dress in the priestly clothing—must not dishevel his hair or tear his clothing. 11 He must not go near any dead bodies and cannot make himself unclean even for his father or mother. 12 He must not exit the sanctuary, making his God’s sanctuary impure by doing so, because his God’s anointing oil, which separates,[b] is upon him; I am the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 21:10 Or the priest who is greater than his brothers
  2. Leviticus 21:12 Or consecrates

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