613 commandments - [34 Sections]

the 613 Commandments in Judeaism


(26) - Kohanim and Levites - (372-401)

372. That the kohanim shall put on priestly vestments for the service (Ex. 28:2) (affirmative).

373. Not to tear the High Kohein's robe (Ex. 28:32) (negative).

374. That the kohein shall not enter the Sanctuary at all times (i.e., at times when he is not performing service) (Lev. 16:2) (negative).

375. That the ordinary kohein shall not defile himself by contact with any dead, other than immediate relatives (Lev. 21:1-3)

376. That the kohanim defile themselves for their deceased relatives (by attending their burial), and mourn for them like other Israelites, who are commanded to mourn for their relatives (Lev. 21:3) - (In Christian texts probably - (Lev. 21:4))

377. That a kohein who had an immersion during the day (to cleanse him from his uncleanness) shall not serve in the Sanctuary until after sunset (Lev. 21:6) (negative).

378. That a kohein shall not marry a divorced woman (Lev. 21:7)

379. That a kohein shall not marry a harlot (Lev. 21:7)

380. That a kohein shall not marry a profaned woman (Lev. 21:7)

381. To show honor to a kohein, and to give him precedence in all things that are holy (Lev. 21:8)

382. That a High Kohein shall not defile himself with any dead, even if they are relatives (Lev. 21:11) (negative).

383. That a High Kohein shall not go (under the same roof) with a dead body (Lev. 21:11) It has been learnt by tradition that a kohein, who does so, violates the prohibition, "Neither shall he go in ", and also the prohibition "He shall not defile himself" (negative).

384. That the High Kohein shall marry a virgin (Lev. 21:13) (affirmative).

385. That the High Kohein shall not marry a widow (Lev. 21:14) (negative).

386. That the High Kohein shall not cohabit with a widow, even without marriage, because he profanes her (Lev. 21:15) (negative).

387. That a person with a physical blemish shall not serve (in the Sanctuary) (Lev. 21:17) (negative).

388. That a kohein with a temporary blemish shall not serve there (Lev. 21:21) (negative).

389. That a person with a physical blemish shall not enter the Sanctuary further than the altar (Lev. 21:23) (negative).

390. That a kohein who is unclean shall not serve (in the Sanctuary) (Lev. 22:2-3) (negative).

391. To send the unclean out of the Camp of the Shechinah, that is, out of the Sanctuary (Num. 5:2) (affirmative).

392. That a kohein who is unclean shall not enter the courtyard (Num. 5:2-3) This refers to the Camp of the Shechinah (negative).

393. That the kohanim shall bless Israel (Num. 6:23)

394. To set apart a portion of the dough for the kohein (Num. 15:20)

395. That the Levites shall not occupy themselves with the service that belongs to the kohanim, nor the kohanim with that belonging to the Levites (Num. 18:3) (negative).

396. That one not a descendant of Aaron in the male line shall not serve (in the Sanctuary) (Num. 18:4-7) (negative).

397. That the Levite shall serve in the Sanctuary (Num. 18:23) (affirmative).

398. To give the Levites cities to dwell in, these to serve also as cities of refuge (Num. 35:2) (affirmative).

399. That none of the tribe of Levi shall take any portion of territory in the land (of Israel) (Deut. 18:1) (negative).

400. That none of the tribe of Levi shall take any share of the spoil (at the conquest of the Promised Land) (Deut. 18:1) (negative).

401. That the kohanim shall serve in the Sanctuary in divisions, but on festivals, they all serve together (Deut. 18:6-8) (affirmative).