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What does Leviticus 21:5 mean?

Priests shouldn’t shave their heads bald, trim the edges of their beards, or cut their bodies as a sign of mourning. Leviticus 21:5 - Modern Text Bible

(These mourning practices were common in other cultures but were forbidden for priests, to keep them distinct and focused on God.)