Although the wording is not identical with verse 20, this verse repeats the same basic information. Because the information shows contrast at this point in the text, it is important to introduce it this time by a transition word such as But, marking contrast with the previous verse.

Quoted with permission from Péter-Contesse, René and Ellington, John. A Handbook on Leviticus. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1990. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .