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Leviticus 21:21-24 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

21. No descendant of Aaron the priest who has any such blemish may draw near to offer the oblations of the Lord; on account of his blemish he may not draw near to offer the food of his God.

22. He may, however, eat the food of his God: of the most sacred as well as sacred offerings.

23. Only, he may not enter through the veil nor draw near to the altar on account of his blemish; he shall not profane my sacred precincts, for it is I, the Lord, who make them holy.

24. Moses, therefore, told this to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites.

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