Leviticus 21:7

They shall not take a wife that is a whore, or profane; neither shall they take a woman put away from her husband: for he is holy unto his God.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 21:7

BSB
A priest must not marry a woman defiled by prostitution or divorced by her husband, for the priest is holy to his God.
AKJV
They shall not take a wife that is a whore, or profane; neither shall they take a woman put away from her husband: for he is holy to his God.
CPDV
They shall not take as a wife a promiscuous woman, or a prostitute, or her who has been repudiated by her husband. For they are consecrated to their God,
ERV
They shall not take a woman that is a harlot, or profane; neither shall they take a woman put away from her husband: for he is holy unto his God.
NHEB
"'They shall not marry a woman who is a prostitute, or profane; neither shall they marry a woman divorced from her husband: for he is holy to his God.
SMT
They shall not take a woman, a harlot, or profane; and they shall not take a wife driven away from her husband, for he is holy to his God.

Commentary for Leviticus 21:7

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Overview of Leviticus 21:7
Summary
Priests marry only virgins or widows
Event
Priestly marriage criteria established
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Ritual