Leviticus 21:11

Neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself for his father, or for his mother;

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Other Translations for Leviticus 21:11

BSB
He must not go near any dead body; he must not defile himself, even for his father or mother.
AKJV
Neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself for his father, or for his mother;
CPDV
And he shall not enter to any dead body whatsoever; likewise, not even by his father or mother shall he be contaminated.
ERV
neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself for his father, or for his mother;
NHEB
neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself for his father, or for his mother;
SMT
And to an dead soul he shall not come, for his father, and for his mother, he shall not be defiled.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 21:11

NeithershallhegoinH935VerbtoanydeadH4191VerbbodyH5315Noun FemininenordefileH2930VerbhimselfforhisfatherH1Noun MasculineorforhismotherH517Noun Feminine

Commentary for Leviticus 21:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 21:11
Summary
High priest avoids corpse contact absolutely
Event
High priest defilement prohibited
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Ritual