only he shall not go near the veil or approach the altar, because he has a defect, lest he profane My sanctuaries; for I the LORD sanctify them."'
Leviticus 21:23
Surrounding context
21:22 He may eat the bread of his God, both the most holy and the holy;
21:23 only he shall not go near the veil or approach the altar, because he has a defect, lest he profane My sanctuaries; for I the LORD sanctify them."'
21:24 And Moses told it to Aaron and his sons, and to all the children of Israel.