Leviticus 21:7

God's Word

You should never marry prostitutes, those who have lost their virginity, or divorced women because a priest is God’s holy man.

Cross References

Genesis 38:24

About three months later Judah was told, “Your daughter-in-law Tamar has been acting like a prostitute. What’s more, because of it she’s pregnant.” Judah ordered, “Bring her out to be burned.”

Isaiah 50:1

This is what the Lord says: Where are your mother’s divorce papers? Did I give her any to get rid of her? To which of my creditors did I sell you? You were sold because of your sins. I got rid of your mother because of your rebellion.

Ezekiel 44:22

They must not marry widows or women who have been divorced. They may marry only virgins from the nation of Israel or widows of priests.

Leviticus 21:8

Be holy because you offer the food of your God. Be holy because I, the Lord, am holy. I set you apart as holy.

1 Timothy 3:11

Their wives must also be of good character. They must not be gossips, but they must control their tempers and be trustworthy in every way.