Leviticus 19:27 net — You must not round off the corners of the hair on your head or ruin the corners of your beard.

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"You must not round off the corners of the hair on your head or ruin the corners of your beard."

— Leviticus 19:27, NET Bible

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Leviticus 19 — Context

24

In the fourth year all its fruit will be holy, praise offerings to the LORD.

25

Then in the fifth year you may eat its fruit to add its produce to your harvest. I am the LORD your God.

26

Blood, Hair, and Body“‘You must not eat anything with the blood still in it. You must not practice either divination or soothsaying.

27

You must not round off the corners of the hair on your head or ruin the corners of your beard.

28

You must not slash your body for a dead person or incise a tattoo on yourself. I am the LORD.

29

Do not profane your daughter by making her a prostitute, so that the land does not practice prostitution and become full of lewdness.

30

Purity, Honor, Respect, and Honesty“‘You must keep my Sabbaths and fear my sanctuary. I am the LORD.

Leviticus 19:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 19:27 say?
Leviticus 19:27 in the NET Bible reads: “You must not round off the corners of the hair on your head or ruin the corners of your beard.”
Where is Leviticus 19:27 in the Bible?
Leviticus 19:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 19, verse 27.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 19:27.
What translation should I read Leviticus 19:27 in?
Leviticus 19:27 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 Leviticus 19:27?
Leviticus 19:27 reads (NET): “You must not round off the corners of the hair on your head or ruin the corners of your beard.” 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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