Leviticus 21:10

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If you are the high priest, you must not leave your hair uncombed or tear your clothes in order to mourn for the dead.

Cross References

Genesis 37:34

Jacob mourned for Joseph a long time, and to show his sorrow he tore his clothes and wore sackcloth.

2 Samuel 15:30

David went on up the slope of the Mount of Olives. He was barefoot and crying, and he covered his head to show his sorrow. Everyone with him was crying, and they covered their heads too.

Esther 6:12

Afterwards, Mordecai returned to his duties at the palace gate, and Haman hurried home, hiding his face in shame.

Job 1:20

When Job heard this, he tore his clothes and shaved his head because of his great sorrow. He knelt on the ground, then worshipped God

Psalm 133:2

It is as beautiful as olive oil poured on Aaron's head and running down his beard and the collar of his robe.

Exodus 29:7

and then ordain him by pouring olive oil on his head.

Ezekiel 24:17

Mourn in silence and don't show that you are grieving. Don't remove your turban or take off your sandals; don't cover your face to show your sorrow, or eat the food that mourners eat.”

Leviticus 13:45

If you ever have leprosy, you must tear your clothes, leave your hair uncombed, cover the lower part of your face, and go around shouting, “I'm unclean! I'm unclean!”

Leviticus 16:32

The high priest must offer the sacrifices for cleansing from sin, while wearing the sacred linen clothes.

Leviticus 4:3

When the high priest sins, he makes everyone else guilty too. And so, he must sacrifice a young bull that has nothing wrong with it.

Leviticus 8:12

He also poured some of the oil on Aaron's head to dedicate him to the LORD.

Numbers 35:25

If they decide that you are innocent, you will be protected from the victim's relative and sent to stay in one of the Safe Towns until the high priest dies.

Numbers 6:7

not even that of your father, mother, brother, or sister. That would make you unclean. Your hair is the sign that you are dedicated to me, so remain holy.

Matthew 26:65

The high priest then tore his robe and said, “This man claims to be God! We don't need any more witnesses! You have heard what he said.