Leviticus 21:4-6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
4 But as a husband among his kindred[a] he shall not make himself unclean and thus profane himself.
5 The priests shall not make bald the crown of their head, nor shave the edges of their beard, nor lacerate their body.(A) 6 They shall be holy to their God, and shall not profane their God’s name, since they offer the oblations of the Lord, the food of their God; so they must be holy.
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- 21:4 Husband among his kindred: this probably refers to relatives by marriage and may even include his wife.
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)
Footnotes
- Leviticus 21:4 Or unclean as a leader among his people
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