Leviticus 21:3
What does Leviticus 21:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Leviticus 21:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000and for his sister a virgin, that is near unto him, that hath had no husband; for her may he defile himself.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath had no husband; for her may he be defiled.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and for his sister a virgin, that is near unto him, that hath had no husband; for her may he defile himself.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And for his sister, a virgin, for she is his near relation and has had no husband, he may make himself unclean.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and for his sister, the virgin, who is near unto him, who hath not been to a man; for her he is defiled.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And for a maiden sister, who hath had no husband.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and for his sister, a virgin, that is near unto him, who hath had no husband, for her may he make himself unclean.
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