en_tn_lite_do_not_use/lev/21/10.md

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Yahweh continues telling Moses what the priests must do.

anointing oil

This is a reference to the anointing oil used in the ceremony consecrating a new the high priest. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

on whose head the anointing oil has been poured, and who has been consecrated

This can be stated in active form. AT: "on whose head they poured anointing oil and consecrated him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

must not wear his hair loose or tear his clothes

Loose hair and torn clothes were signs of mourning. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

must not leave the sanctuary area

This does not mean the high priest could never leave. God did not allow him to leave in order to grieve over someone who died. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

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