They shall teach my people the difference between the holy and the profane, and cause them to distinguish between the unclean and the clean'—establishing that a primary priestly function is theological education, teaching the people the crucial distinction between holy and profane. The distinction between unclean and clean parallels the sacred-profane boundary and emphasizes the priest's teaching role. This verse identifies the priestly teaching function.

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