Ezekiel 44:20 asv — Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only cut off the hair of their he…

American Standard Version

"Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only cut off the hair of their heads. "

— Ezekiel 44:20, American Standard Version

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Ezekiel 44 — Context

17

And it shall be that, when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come upon them, while they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within.

18

They shall have linen tires upon their heads, and shall have linen breeches upon their loins; they shall not gird themselves with anything that causeth sweat.

19

And when they go forth into the outer court, even into the outer court to the people, they shall put off their garments wherein they minister, and lay them in the holy chambers; and they shall put on other garments, that they sanctify not the people with their garments.

20

Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only cut off the hair of their heads.

21

Neither shall any of the priests drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.

22

Neither shall they take for their wives a widow, nor her that is put away; but they shall take virgins of the seed of the house of Israel, or a widow that is the widow of a priest.

23

And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and the common, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.

Ezekiel 44:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 44:20 say?
Ezekiel 44:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only cut off the hair of their heads. ”
Where is Ezekiel 44:20 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 44:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 44, verse 20.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 44:20.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 44:20 in?
Ezekiel 44:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 44:20?
Ezekiel 44:20 reads (ASV): “Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only cut off the hair of their heads. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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