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.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and 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 · 1611

And 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 · 1901

and 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 · 1949

And 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 · 1862

and 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) · 1752

And for a maiden sister, who hath had no husband.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.2except for his kin, that is near unto him, for his mother, and for his father, and for his son, and for his daughter, and for his brother,

v.3This passage

v.4He shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself.

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