Leviticus 21:3

And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath had no husband; for her may he be defiled.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 21:3

BSB

or his unmarried sister who is near to him, since she has no husband.

AKJV

And for his sister a virgin, that is near to him, which has had no husband; for her may he be defiled.

CPDV

or a virgin sister, who is not married to a husband.

ERV

and for his sister a virgin, that is near unto him, which hath had no husband, for her may he defile himself.

NHEB

and for his virgin sister who is near to him, who has had no husband; for her he may defile himself.

SMT

And for his sister, a virgin, coming near to him, who was not for a husband for her, he shall be defiled.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 21:3

AndforhissisterH269Noun FeminineavirginH1330Noun FemininethatisnighH7138AdjectiveuntohimwhichhathhadnohusbandH376Noun MasculineforhermayhebedefiledH2930Verb

Commentary for Leviticus 21:3

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

Overview of Leviticus 21:3

Summary

Virgin sister mourning permitted uniquely

Event

Virgin sister mourning specified

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC