How does the Teaching interpret Leviticus 21:9?
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It emphasizes the priestly household’s holiness and argues that the punishment should be read within that special context.
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It emphasizes the priestly household’s holiness and argues that the punishment should be read within that special context. The speaker’s treatment is summarized from the supplied Teaching transcript; review the biblical passage and surrounding context before publishing.
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