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What does Leviticus 22:9 mean?

If a priest's daughter becomes a prostitute, she disgraces her father and must be burned. This is how seriously God takes the priesthood's reputation. Leviticus 22:9 - Modern Text Bible

(The priest's family is expected to uphold the same standards. This harsh penalty reflects the importance of the priesthood's public image in ancient Israel.)