or his virgin sister who is near to him, who has had no husband. For her he may allow himself to become unclean.
Leviticus 21:4 - Tree of Life Version But he is not to defile himself—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, who has had no husband. For her he may allow himself to become unclean.
“Kohanim are not to shave their heads, nor shave off the corners of their beards, nor make any cuttings in their flesh.