Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version or who is a hunchback or a dwarf, or who has any eye defect, or who has festering or running sores or damaged testicles. New Living Translation or is hunchbacked or dwarfed, or has a defective eye, or skin sores or scabs, or damaged testicles. English Standard Version or a hunchback or a dwarf or a man with a defect in his sight or an itching disease or scabs or crushed testicles. Berean Standard Bible or who is a hunchback or dwarf, or who has an eye defect, a festering rash, scabs, or a crushed testicle. King James Bible Or crookbackt, or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, or be scurvy, or scabbed, or hath his stones broken; New King James Version or is a hunchback or a dwarf, or a man who has a defect in his eye, or eczema or scab, or is a eunuch. New American Standard Bible or a contorted back, or one who is a dwarf, or has a spot in his eye, or a festering rash or scabs, or crushed testicles. NASB 1995 or a hunchback or a dwarf, or one who has a defect in his eye or eczema or scabs or crushed testicles. NASB 1977 or a hunchback or a dwarf, or one who has a defect in his eye or eczema or scabs or crushed testicles. Legacy Standard Bible or a hunchback or a dwarf, or one who has a defect in his eye or eczema or scabs or crushed testicles. Amplified Bible or a hunchback or a dwarf, or one who has a defect in his eye or eczema or scabs or crushed testicles. Christian Standard Bible or who is a hunchback or a dwarf, or who has an eye defect, a festering rash, scabs, or a crushed testicle. Holman Christian Standard Bible or who is a hunchback or a dwarf, or who has an eye defect, a festering rash, scabs, or a crushed testicle. American Standard Version or crook-backed, or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, or is scurvy, or scabbed, or hath his stones broken; Contemporary English Version if he is a hunchback or a dwarf, if an eye or his skin is diseased, or if his testicles have been damaged. English Revised Version or crookbackt, or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, or is scurvy, or scabbed, or hath his stones broken; GOD'S WORD® Translation who is a hunchback or dwarf, who has defective sight, skin diseases, or crushed testicles. Good News Translation no one who is a hunchback or a dwarf; no one with any eye or skin disease; and no eunuch. International Standard Version has scoliosis, is a dwarf, or has an eye defect, an itching disease, scabs, or a crushed testicle. Majority Standard Bible or who is a hunchback or dwarf, or who has an eye defect, a festering rash, scabs, or a crushed testicle. NET Bible or a hunchback, or a dwarf, or one with a spot in his eye, or a festering eruption, or a feverish rash, or a crushed testicle. New Heart English Bible or hunchbacked, or a dwarf, or one who has a defect in his eye, or an itching disease, or scabs, or who has damaged testicles; Webster's Bible Translation Or crooked-backed, or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, or be scurvy, or scabbed, or hath his peculiar members broken: World English Bible or hunchbacked, or a dwarf, or one who has a defect in his eye, or an itching disease, or scabs, or who has damaged testicles. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionor hunchbacked, or a dwarf, or [with] a defect in his eye, or [with] an itch, or [with] a scab, or [with] a broken testicle. Young's Literal Translation or hump-backed, or a dwarf, or with a mixture in his eye, or a scurvy person, or scabbed, or broken-testicled. Smith's Literal Translation Or curved, or withered, or stained in his eye, or scurvy, or scabby, or a bruised testicle: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf he be crookbacked, or blear eyed, or have a pearl in his eye, or a continual scab, or a dry scurf in his body, or a rupture: Catholic Public Domain Version if he has a bulging back or bleary eyes, or if he has a white spot in his eye, or a chronic scab, or a skin disease on his body, or a hernia. New American Bible or who is a hunchback or dwarf or has a growth in the eye, or who is afflicted with sores, scabs, or crushed testicles. New Revised Standard Version or a hunchback, or a dwarf, or a man with a blemish in his eyes or an itching disease or scabs or crushed testicles. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOr crooked back or is a dwarf or whose eyebrows have fallen or whose eyes are dimmed or has cataract in his eyes or has leprosy or a hunchback or has one testicle; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Or is bent over, or is small, or whose eyebrows are fallen, or is dimmed, or whitish in his eyes, or has leprosy in him, or is hunchbacked, or of one testicle; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917or crook-backed, or a dwarf, or that hath his eye overspread, or is scabbed, or scurvy, or hath his stones crushed; Brenton Septuagint Translation or hump-backed, or blear-eyed, or that has lost his eye-lashes, or a man who has a malignant ulcer, or tetter, or one that has lost a testicle. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Restrictions Against Those with Blemishes…19no man who has a broken foot or hand, 20or who is a hunchback or dwarf, or who has an eye defect, a festering rash, scabs, or a crushed testicle. 21No descendant of Aaron the priest who has a defect shall approach to present the offerings made by fire to the LORD. Since he has a defect, he is not to come near to offer the food of his God.… Cross References Deuteronomy 15:21 But if an animal has a defect, is lame or blind, or has any serious flaw, you must not sacrifice it to the LORD your God. Malachi 1:8 When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present the lame and sick ones, is it not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts. 2 Samuel 5:8 On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” Leviticus 22:22-24 You are not to present to the LORD any animal that is blind, injured, or maimed, or anything with a running sore, a festering rash, or a scab; you must not put any of these on the altar as a food offering to the LORD. / You may present as a freewill offering an ox or sheep that has a deformed or stunted limb, but it is not acceptable in fulfillment of a vow. / You are not to present to the LORD an animal whose testicles are bruised, crushed, torn, or cut; you are not to sacrifice them in your land. Deuteronomy 17:1 You shall not sacrifice to the LORD your God an ox or a sheep with any defect or serious flaw, for that is detestable to the LORD your God. Isaiah 56:10 Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber. Matthew 15:30-31 Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel. John 9:1-3 Now as Jesus was passing by, He saw a man blind from birth, / and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. Matthew 21:14 The blind and the lame came to Him at the temple, and He healed them. Luke 14:13-14 But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, / and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” Acts 3:2-8 And a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those entering the temple courts. / When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. / Peter looked directly at him, as did John. “Look at us!” said Peter. ... 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Matthew 11:5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. Luke 7:22 So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. Treasury of Scripture Or hunch back, or a dwarf, or that has a blemish in his eye, or be scurvy, or scabbed, or has his stones broken; a dwarf. Deuteronomy 23:1 He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD. Jump to Previous Blemish Broken Crushed Damaged Defect Disease Diseased Dwarfed Eczema Eye Festering Itching Members Overspread Parts Peculiar Running Scabbed Scabs Scurvy Sex Skin Small Sores Stones Testicles WitheredJump to Next Blemish Broken Crushed Damaged Defect Disease Diseased Dwarfed Eczema Eye Festering Itching Members Overspread Parts Peculiar Running Scabbed Scabs Scurvy Sex Skin Small Sores Stones Testicles WitheredLeviticus 21 1. Of the priests' mourning6. Of their holiness 7. Of their marriages 8. Of their estimation 9. Of the high priest's holiness 10. Of his marriage 13. The priests that have blemishes must not minister in the sanctuary or who is a hunchback or dwarf In the context of Leviticus 21, the physical requirements for priests were stringent, reflecting the holiness and perfection expected in those who served in the tabernacle. A hunchback or dwarf, due to their physical deformities, were seen as not meeting the ideal of physical wholeness. This reflects the broader biblical theme of holiness and separation, as seen in passages like Exodus 19:6, where Israel is called to be a "kingdom of priests and a holy nation." The physical requirements symbolize the spiritual perfection required by God, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who is the perfect High Priest (Hebrews 7:26). or who has an eye defect a festering rash scabs or a crushed testicle Persons / Places / Events 1. PriestsThe primary focus of Leviticus 21 is on the qualifications and conduct of the priests in Israel. This chapter outlines the physical and moral standards required for those serving in the priestly office. 2. Tabernacle The place where the priests served, representing the presence of God among His people. The tabernacle was a holy place, and those serving there were required to meet specific standards of holiness and purity. 3. Moses The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God and communicated them to the Israelites. Moses served as the mediator between God and the people. Teaching Points Holiness in ServiceGod requires those who serve Him to be set apart and holy. While physical defects disqualified priests in the Old Testament, today, God calls us to spiritual purity and integrity in our service. Symbolism of Perfection The physical requirements for priests symbolize the perfection and holiness of God. They point to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is the perfect High Priest. Inclusivity in Christ While the Old Testament law had strict physical requirements, the New Testament reveals that in Christ, all are included regardless of physical condition. Our worthiness comes from Christ's righteousness, not our physical attributes. Spiritual Wholeness Just as physical wholeness was required for Old Testament priests, spiritual wholeness is essential for believers today. We are called to pursue spiritual health and maturity in our walk with God.(20) Or crookbackt.--Rather, or whose eyebrows cover his eyes. This is the sense given to this clause during the second Temple. Hence the ancient Chaldee version of Jonathan translates it, "whose eyebrows lying cover his eyes." That is, the hair, of the eyebrows are so thick, heavy, and long, that they join together and cover his eyes, thus interfering with his eyesight, and rendering him unsightly in appearance. Or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye.--Better, or hath a cataract or a fusion of the white and black in his eye, as the administrators of the Law during the second Temple interpret the two defects here spoken of. Or be scurvy, or scabbed.--According to the authorities in the time of Christ, both these are kinds of ulcers or scurvy; the former is a scab which is dry both within and without, whilst the second is a scab which is moist within and dry without, and which clings to a man till he dies. Or hath his stones broken.--That is, one whose testicles are injured. This included several kinds of defectiveness, which are exhibited in the different renderings of the ancient versions, but all refer to the same seat of the blemish. Hebrew orאֽוֹ־ (’ōw-) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if who is a hunchback גִבֵּ֣ן (ḡib·bên) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1384: Crookbacked, humpbacked or אוֹ־ (’ōw-) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if dwarf, דַ֔ק (ḏaq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1851: Crushed, small, thin or א֖וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if who has an eye בְּעֵינ֑וֹ (bə·‘ê·nōw) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain defect, תְּבַלֻּ֣ל (tə·ḇal·lul) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8400: Confusion, obscurity a festering rash, גָרָב֙ (ḡā·rāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1618: An itch, a scab scabs, יַלֶּ֔פֶת (yal·le·p̄eṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3217: Scab, scurf (an eruptive disease) or א֤וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if a crushed מְר֥וֹחַ (mə·rō·w·aḥ) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 4790: Perhaps a rubbing away testicle. אָֽשֶׁךְ׃ (’ā·šeḵ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 810: A testicle Links Leviticus 21:20 NIVLeviticus 21:20 NLT Leviticus 21:20 ESV Leviticus 21:20 NASB Leviticus 21:20 KJV Leviticus 21:20 BibleApps.com Leviticus 21:20 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 21:20 Chinese Bible Leviticus 21:20 French Bible Leviticus 21:20 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 21:20 Or hunchbacked or a dwarf or one (Le Lv Lev.) |
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