Brokenfooted
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Brokenfooted in the Bible?
One of the physical blemishes that disqualified a man of priestly descent from performing priestly duties, as specified in Leviticus 21:19.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this restriction clarifies the ancient Israelite emphasis on ritual wholeness and symbolic perfection for those mediating between the community and the divine.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Brokenfooted. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Brokenfooted in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Brokenfooted clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Leviticus 21:19
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Brokenfooted." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/brokenfooted/