Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their generations that hath any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God.

Bible References

Blemish

Leviticus 22:20
However, whatever has a defect is not to be offered, because it won't be acceptable for you.
1 Thessalonians 2:10
You and God are witnesses of how pure, honest, and blameless our conduct was among you who believe.
1 Timothy 3:2
Therefore, an elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, stable, sensible, respectable, hospitable to strangers, and teachable.
Hebrews 7:26
We need such a high priest one who is holy, innocent, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.

Let him

Leviticus 21:21
None of the descendants of Aaron the priest who has a defect is to approach to bring offerings of the LORD made by fire, since he has a defect. He is not to approach to offer the food of his God.
Leviticus 10:3
Moses spoke with Aaron about what the LORD had said: "Among those who are near me, I'll show myself holy so that I'll be glorified before all people." So Aaron remained silent.
Numbers 16:5
Then he addressed Korah and his entire company, "In the morning, may the LORD reveal who belongs to him and who is holy. May he cause that person to approach him. May he cause to approach him the one whom he has chosen.
Psalm 65:4
How blessed is the one you choose, the one you cause to live in your courts. We will be satisfied with the goodness of your house, yes, even with the holiness of your Temple.

Bread

Leviticus 3:11
Then the priest is to burn them on the altar as a food offering made by fire to the LORD.

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