Leviticus 21:19
Leviticus 21:19 in Multiple Translations
no man who has a broken foot or hand,
Or a man that is brokenfooted, or brokenhanded,
or a man that is broken-footed, or broken-handed,
Or a man with broken feet or hands,
anyone who has a broken foot or arm,
Or a man that hath a broken foote, or a broken hande,
or a man in whom there is a breach in the foot, or a breach in the hand,
or a man who has an injured foot, or an injured hand,
Or a man that is broken-footed, or broken-handed,
If his foot, or if his hand be broken,
no man with a crippled foot or a crippled hand,
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 21:19
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Leviticus 21:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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א֣וֹ
אִ֔ישׁ
אֲשֶׁר
יִהְיֶ֥ה
ב֖/וֹ
שֶׁ֣בֶר
רָ֑גֶל
א֖וֹ
שֶׁ֥בֶר
יָֽד
א֣וֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
אִ֔ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
יִהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
ב֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
שֶׁ֣בֶר
sheber
H7667
breaking
N-ms
רָ֑גֶל
regel
H7272
foot
N-fs
א֖וֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
שֶׁ֥בֶר
sheber
H7667
breaking
N-ms
יָֽד
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 21:19
א֣וֹ
ʼôw
H176
"or"
Conj
Desire can also mean or, and, or if, showing a choice between options, as seen in Proverbs 31:4. It is used to express alternatives or possibilities.
Definition: 1) or, rather 1a) implying that the latter choice is preferred 1b) or if, introducing an example to be seen under a particular principle 1c) (in series) either...or, whether...or 1d) if perchance 1e) except, or else 2) whether, not the least, if, otherwise, also, and, then
Usage: Occurs in 218 OT verses. KJV: also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether. See also: Genesis 24:49; Leviticus 25:49; Proverbs 30:31.
אִ֔ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יִהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
ב֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
שֶׁ֣בֶר
sheber
H7667
"breaking"
N-ms
This word describes a breaking or shattering, like a physical injury or a dream being interpreted, and is used to convey ruin or destruction in the Bible.
Definition: 1) breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash, ruin, shattering 1a) breaking, fracture, shattering, crushing 1b) crashing 1c) breaking (of a dream), interpretation 1d) quarries
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: affliction, breach, breaking, broken(-footed, -handed), bruise, crashing, destruction, hurt, interpretation, vexation. See also: Leviticus 21:19; Jeremiah 6:1; Psalms 60:4.
רָ֑גֶל
regel
H7272
"foot"
N-fs
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
א֖וֹ
ʼôw
H176
"or"
Conj
Desire can also mean or, and, or if, showing a choice between options, as seen in Proverbs 31:4. It is used to express alternatives or possibilities.
Definition: 1) or, rather 1a) implying that the latter choice is preferred 1b) or if, introducing an example to be seen under a particular principle 1c) (in series) either...or, whether...or 1d) if perchance 1e) except, or else 2) whether, not the least, if, otherwise, also, and, then
Usage: Occurs in 218 OT verses. KJV: also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether. See also: Genesis 24:49; Leviticus 25:49; Proverbs 30:31.
שֶׁ֥בֶר
sheber
H7667
"breaking"
N-ms
This word describes a breaking or shattering, like a physical injury or a dream being interpreted, and is used to convey ruin or destruction in the Bible.
Definition: 1) breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash, ruin, shattering 1a) breaking, fracture, shattering, crushing 1b) crashing 1c) breaking (of a dream), interpretation 1d) quarries
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: affliction, breach, breaking, broken(-footed, -handed), bruise, crashing, destruction, hurt, interpretation, vexation. See also: Leviticus 21:19; Jeremiah 6:1; Psalms 60:4.
יָֽד
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
Study Notes — Leviticus 21:19
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- Leviticus 21:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 21:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 21:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 21:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 21:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 21:19
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 21:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 21:19
Context — Restrictions against Those with Blemishes
17“Say to Aaron, ‘For the generations to come, none of your descendants who has a physical defect may approach to offer the food of his God.
18No man who has any defect may approach—no man who is blind, lame, disfigured, or deformed;
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 food offerings to the LORD. Since he has a defect, he is not to come near to offer the food of his God.Leviticus 21:19 Summary
[This verse is talking about the rules for the priests in the Old Testament, who had to be whole and unblemished to serve God. This was to show that God is a holy God who desires purity and wholeness, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45. Just like the priests had to be pure, we are called to live pure and holy lives, as seen in 1 Peter 1:15-16. We can do this by following God's commands and seeking to please Him in all we do, as seen in Matthew 5:48.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God restrict people with physical defects from serving as priests?
God wanted the priests to be whole and unblemished, just like the sacrifices they offered, as seen in Leviticus 21:17-18 and Deuteronomy 17:1. This was to symbolize the perfection and holiness of God.
Does this verse imply that people with physical defects are less valuable or less loved by God?
No, God loves and values all people, regardless of their physical condition, as seen in Psalm 139:13-14 and Jeremiah 1:5. This verse is specifically about the symbolic role of priests in the Old Testament.
How does this verse relate to Jesus Christ, who healed many people with physical defects?
Jesus' ministry showed that God's concern is not with physical perfection, but with spiritual wholeness, as seen in Matthew 9:1-8 and Mark 10:46-52. Jesus' healing miracles demonstrated His power and compassion, and pointed to the ultimate healing and restoration that comes through faith in Him.
What can we learn from this verse about God's desire for purity and holiness?
This verse teaches us that God is a holy God who desires purity and wholeness in all aspects of life, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45 and 1 Peter 1:15-16. We can apply this principle to our own lives by seeking to live in a way that is pleasing to God and reflective of His holiness.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His desire for purity and holiness?
- How can I apply the principle of seeking wholeness and purity in my own life, as seen in this verse?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of symbolism and representation in our worship and service to God?
- How can I balance the truth of God's holiness with the reality of my own weaknesses and imperfections, as seen in Romans 7:14-25 and 2 Corinthians 12:7-10?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 21:19
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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 21:19
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Any blemish. Since visible things exert a strong influence on the minds of men, any physical infirmity or malformation of body in the ministers of religion,
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 21:19
Leviticus 21:19 Or a man that is brokenfooted, or brokenhanded,Ver. 19. Or broken handed.] In the hands, the Hebrews say, there might be seven blemishes.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 21:19
(19) Brokenfooted, or brokenhanded.—That is, one with a badly cured fractured foot or hand, since in ancient days such accidents were scarcely ever properly cured. Owing to the imperfect knowledge of surgery, and to a want of skill in setting fractures, the evil effects of such accidents had to be endured by a considerable number of the members of the community.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 21:19
Verse 19. Broken-footed, or broken-handed] Club-footed, bandy-legged, c. or having the ankle, wrist, or fingers dislocated.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 21:19
16–24. Physical disqualifications for a priest
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 21:19
IN THE PRIESTS, Leviticus 21:1 to Leviticus 22:16.Jehovah, having given general statutes to conserve the purity of Israel, now proceeds to legislate for the priests, whose character and conduct are