Leviticus 21:8 commands sanctifying the priest—the same holiness that underlies the restriction here: 'I the LORD do sanctify them.'

Leviticus 21:12 restricts the high priest from leaving the sanctuary — both verses address priestly conduct regarding the holy place.

Leviticus 15:31 provides the broader principle: separating from uncleanness prevents defiling the sanctuary—the same concern that restricts the blemished priest here.

Ezekiel 44:9-14 restricts certain groups from approaching the altar — a similar restriction on sanctuary access.

Matthew 27:51 shows the veil torn open—contrasting the restriction here on approaching it, now access is granted through Christ's death.

Hebrews 10:20 interprets the veil as Christ's flesh—the new living way that replaces the old restriction on entering the sanctuary.

Exodus 30:6-8 describes the altar of incense before the veil — the very altar the defective priest cannot approach.

Exodus 40:26 places the golden altar before the veil — the same sanctuary feature restricting access for blemished priests.