Ezekiel 44:20

Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only poll their heads.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ezekiel 44:20

BSB

They must not shave their heads or let their hair grow long, but must carefully trim their hair.

AKJV

Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only poll their heads.

CPDV

Now they shall not shave their heads, and they shall not grow long hair. Instead, they shall trim the hair of their heads.

ERV

Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only poll their heads.

NHEB

"'Neither shall they shave their heads, nor allow their locks to grow long; they shall only cut off the hair of their heads.

SMT

And they shall not shave their heads, and shearing, they shall shear their beads.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ezekiel 44:20

NeithershalltheyshaveH1548VerbtheirheadsH7218Noun MasculinenorsuffertheirlocksH6545Noun MasculinetogrowlongH7971VerbtheyshallonlyH3697Verb pollH3697VerbtheirheadsH7218Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ezekiel 44:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ezekiel 44:20

Summary

Priests maintain moderate hair length standards

Place

Sanctuary

Event

Establishing hair standards

Estimated Time Period

c. 573 BC