Leviticus 21:3

“And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath had no husband; for her may he be defiled.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Leviticus 21:3

And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh vnto him, which hath had no husband: for her may he be defiled.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

also for his virgin sister, who is near to him because she has had no husband; for her he may defile himself.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and for his sister a virgin, that is near unto him, that hath had no husband; for her may he defile himself.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And for his sister, a virgin, for she is his near relation and has had no husband, he may make himself unclean.
- Basic English Bible

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

And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh to him, who hath had no husband: for her he may be defiled.
- Webster's Bible

and for his virgin sister who is near to him, who has had no husband; for her he may defile himself.
- World English Bible

and for his sister, the virgin, who is near unto him, who hath not been to a man; for her he is defiled.
- Youngs Literal Bible

and for his sister a virgin, that is near unto him, that hath had no husband, for her may he defile himself.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Leviticus 21:3

Wesley's Notes for Leviticus 21:3


21:3 That is nigh him - That is, by nearness not of relation, (for that might seem a needless addition) but of habitation, one not yet cut off from the family. For if she was married, she was now of another family, and under her husband's care in those matters.


View more Leviticus 21:3 meaning, interpretation, and commentary...

Leviticus 21:3 meaning
 

Discussion for Leviticus 21

View All