A Kohen is forbidden to marry a divorced woman.
This mitzvah prohibits an ordinary Kohen from marrying a divorcee. Because the Kohen is sanctified for the service of Hashem, he must maintain a higher level of purity in his marital relationship. While a Kohen is permitted to marry a widow, he is forbidden from marrying a divorcee, a zonah (woman with forbidden relations), or a chalalah (woman of desecrated priestly lineage). This mitzvah highlights the special holiness of the priesthood and the need for his household to reflect that sanctity.
Commentary & Classical Explanation:
Represents the concept of spiritual intentionality, purity, and sanctity—set apart for a higher purpose.
Tied to the eternal covenant between G‑d and the Jewish people, including signs like brit milah and Shabbat.
Mitzvot that define and deepen the relationship between a person and their Creator. These include commandments involving belief, prayer, Shabbat, festivals, sacrifices, and personal holiness — acts rooted in divine connection rather than human interaction.
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