or his virgin sister (who is near to him because she has had no husband; for her he may make himself unclean).
Leviticus 21:4 - English Standard Version 2016 He shall not make himself unclean as a husband among his people and so profane himself. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
or his virgin sister (who is near to him because she has had no husband; for her he may make himself unclean).
They shall not make bald patches on their heads, nor shave off the edges of their beards, nor make any cuts on their body.