38 Take, therefore, to thyself a wife without blemish or pollution, while yet thou are young, and not of the race of strange nations. (T12) 39 And before entering into the holy place, bathe; and when thou offerest the sacrifice, wash; and again, when thou finishest the sacrifice, wash. (T12) 40 Of twelve trees having leaves offer to the Lord, as Abraham taught me also. (T12)
Testament of Levi 3:38–40
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