Leviticus 21:19

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Leviticus 21:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “or a man that is broken-footed, or broken-handed,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

or a man that is broken-footed, or broken-handed,
Leviticus 21:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Leviticus 21

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19or a man that is broken-footed, or broken-handed,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Or a man that is brokenfooted or brokenhanded.] That has any of the bones or joints in his hands and feet broke, or when they are distorted, and he is clubfooted, or his fingers crooked and clustered together; and such a man could not be fit to ascend the altar, and lay the sacrifice in order upon it; and may be an emblem of such as are awkward or disorderly in their walk and conservation, and to every good work and action unfit, and so unfit for their master’s use.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He was not treated as an outcast, but enjoyed his privileges as a son of Aaron, except in regard to active duties. Leviticus 21:20 A dwarf - One who is small and wasted, either short, as in the text, or slender, as in the margin. It is hardly likely that dwarfishness would be overlooked in this enumeration. So most critical authorities. Scurry or scabbed - These words most probably include all affected with any skin disease. Leviticus 21:22 See Leviticus 2:3 note; Leviticus 6:25 note. Leviticus 21:23 Sanctuaries - The places especially holy, including the most holy place, the holy place, and the altar. This law is of course to be regarded as one development of the great principle that all…”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“Whoever had a fracture in his foot or hand. Leviticus 21:20”
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