“And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall wait on their priest’s office: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.”
And you shall appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall keep their priesthood — the appointment of Aaron formalizes the priesthood's authority and responsibility, while the phrase 'keep their priesthood' (v'shimru et kehunnatam) indicates that priestly office requires vigilant protection of sacred boundaries. The prohibition against unauthorized approach creates a defensive perimeter protecting the priesthood's monopoly on sanctuary access.
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