Leviticus 21:11 web — neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself for his father, or for his mother;

World English Bible

"neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself for his father, or for his mother;"

— Leviticus 21:11, World English Bible

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Leviticus 21 — Context

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You shall sanctify him therefore; for he offers the bread of your God: he shall be holy to you: for I Yahweh, who sanctify you, am holy.

9

"'The daughter of any priest, if she profanes herself by playing the prostitute, she profanes her father: she shall be burned with fire.

10

"'He who is the high priest among his brothers, upon whose head the anointing oil is poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not let the hair of his head hang loose, nor tear his clothes;

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neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself for his father, or for his mother;

12

neither shall he go out of the sanctuary, nor profane the sanctuary of his God; for the crown of the anointing oil of his God is upon him. I am Yahweh.

13

"'He shall take a wife in her virginity.

14

A widow, or one divorced, or a woman who has been defiled, or a prostitute, these he shall not marry: but a virgin of his own people shall he take as a wife.

Leviticus 21:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 21:11 say?
Leviticus 21:11 in the World English Bible reads: “neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself for his father, or for his mother;”
Where is Leviticus 21:11 in the Bible?
Leviticus 21:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 21, verse 11.
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 21:11.
What translation should I read Leviticus 21:11 in?
Leviticus 21:11 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 21:11?
Leviticus 21:11 reads (WEB): “neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself for his father, or for his mother;” 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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