Leviticus 21:4

But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 21:4

BSB

He is not to defile himself for those related to him by marriage, and so profane himself.

AKJV

But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself.

CPDV

But not even by the leader of his people shall he be contaminated.

ERV

He shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself.

NHEB

He shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself.

SMT

A chief among his people shall not be defiled, to profane himself.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 21:4

ButheshallnotdefileH2930VerbhimselfbeingachiefmanH1167Noun MasculineamonghispeopleH5971Noun MasculinetoprofaneH2490Verbhimself

Commentary for Leviticus 21:4

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Leviticus 21:4

Summary

Chief priests avoid self-defilement practices

Event

Chief priest purity intensified

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC