- What conditions render a Kohen “unclean?”
- Is there a mode of ending this “unclean” condition (Leviticus 22:6-7)?
- Why is there repetition here of certain food prohibitions which are legislated for all Israelites (Leviticus 22:8)?
- Who are excluded from eating of the offerings brought by a Kohen (Leviticus 22:10-13)?
- In the section descriptive of offerings, what is excluded as non-acceptable (Leviticus 22:20-25)?
- Is there a non-physiological exclusion as well (Leviticus 22:25)?
- What might the reason be for the legislation of Leviticus 22:27-28—and has “day 8” a “special import?”
- How do Leviticus 22:31-33 provide a “reason” for the preceding legislation?
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