Leviticus 21:14 kjv — A widow, or a divorced woman, or profane, or an harlot, these shall he not take: but he shall take a virgin of his own…

King James Version

"A widow, or a divorced woman, or profane, or an harlot, these shall he not take: but he shall take a virgin of his own people to wife."

— Leviticus 21:14, King James Version

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Leviticus 21 — Context

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

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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 the Lord.

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And he shall take a wife in her virginity.

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A widow, or a divorced woman, or profane, or an harlot, these shall he not take: but he shall take a virgin of his own people to wife.

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Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the Lord do sanctify him.

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And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

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Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their generations that hath any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God.

Leviticus 21:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 21:14 say?
Leviticus 21:14 in the King James Version reads: “A widow, or a divorced woman, or profane, or an harlot, these shall he not take: but he shall take a virgin of his own people to wife.”
Where is Leviticus 21:14 in the Bible?
Leviticus 21:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 21, verse 14.
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 21:14.
What translation should I read Leviticus 21:14 in?
Leviticus 21:14 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 21:14?
Leviticus 21:14 reads (KJV): “A widow, or a divorced woman, or profane, or an harlot, these shall he not take: but he shall take a virgin of his own people to wife.” 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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