Leviticus 21:14

A widow, or a divorced woman, or profane, or an harlot, these shall he not take: but he shall take a virgin of his own people to wife.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 21:14

BSB
He is not to marry a widow, a divorced woman, or one defiled by prostitution. He is to marry a virgin from his own people,
AKJV
A widow, or a divorced woman, or profane, or an harlot, these shall he not take: but he shall take a virgin of his own people to wife.
CPDV
But a widow, or one who has been repudiated or defiled, or also a mistress, he shall not accept, but only a maiden from among his own people.
ERV
A widow, or one divorced, or a profane woman, an harlot, these shall he not take: but a virgin of his own people shall he take to wife.
NHEB
A widow, or one divorced, or a woman who has been defiled, or a prostitute, these he shall not marry: but a virgin of his own people shall he take as a wife.
SMT
A widow, and the driven away, and profane, and an harlot, those he shall not take: but a virgin of his people shall he take a wife.

Commentary for Leviticus 21:14

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Overview of Leviticus 21:14
Summary
High priest cannot marry previously partnered women
Event
Prohibited marriages listed
Estimated Time Period
c. 1450 BC
Category
Law