Leviticus 21:4-6
Christian Standard Bible
4 He is not to make himself unclean for those related to him by marriage[a] and so defile himself.
5 “Priests may not make bald spots on their heads, shave the edge of their beards, or make gashes on their bodies.(A) 6 They are to be holy to their God and not profane the name of their God.(B) For they present the food offerings to the Lord, the food of their God, and they must be holy.
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- 21:4 Lit unclean a husband among his people
Leviticus 21:4-6
New International Version
4 He must not make himself unclean for people related to him by marriage,[a] and so defile himself.
5 “‘Priests must not shave(A) their heads or shave off the edges of their beards(B) or cut their bodies.(C) 6 They must be holy to their God(D) and must not profane the name of their God.(E) Because they present the food offerings to the Lord,(F) the food of their God,(G) they are to be holy.(H)
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- Leviticus 21:4 Or unclean as a leader among his people
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