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19 or a person who has a fractured foot or hand, 20 has scoliosis,[a] is a dwarf, or has an eye defect, an itching disease, scabs, or a crushed testicle. 21 None of the descendants of Aaron the priest who has a defect is to approach to bring offerings of the Lord made by fire, since he has a defect. He is not to approach to offer the food of his God.

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  1. Leviticus 21:20 Or has a crooked back

19 no man with a crippled foot or hand, 20 or who is a hunchback or a dwarf, or who has any eye defect, or who has festering or running sores or damaged testicles.(A) 21 No descendant of Aaron the priest who has any defect(B) is to come near to present the food offerings to the Lord.(C) He has a defect; he must not come near to offer the food of his God.(D)

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