likewise, for a virgin sister close to him because she has had no husband, he may defile himself for her.
Leviticus 21:4 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 But he shall not defile himself for those related to him by marriage and so profane himself. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He shall not even defile himself, being a [bereaved] husband [his wife not being his blood kin] or being a chief man among his people, and so profane himself. American Standard Version (1901) He shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself. Common English Bible You must not make yourself unclean for in-laws, defiling yourself by doing so. Catholic Public Domain Version But not even by the leader of his people shall he be contaminated. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But not even for the prince of his people shall he do any thing that may make him unclean. |
likewise, for a virgin sister close to him because she has had no husband, he may defile himself for her.
They shall not make bald spots upon their heads or shave off the edges of their beards or make any gashes in their flesh.