Leviticus 21:5

They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 21:5

BSB
Priests must not make bald spots on their heads, shave off the edges of their beards, or make cuts in their bodies.
AKJV
They shall not make baldness on their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh.
CPDV
Neither shall they shave their head or their beard, and they shall not make incisions in their flesh.
ERV
They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh.
NHEB
"'They shall not shave their heads, neither shall they shave off the corners of their beards, nor make any cuttings in their flesh.
SMT
With baldness, they shall not make baldness upon their head, and they shall not shave the extremity of their beard: and in their flesh they shall not cut incisions.

Commentary for Leviticus 21:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 21:5
Summary
Priests avoid bodily modification practices
Event
Priestly appearance rules stated
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Ritual