Leviticus 21:3 bbe — And for his sister, a virgin, for she is his near relation and has had no husband, he may make himself unclean.

Bible in Basic English

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

— Leviticus 21:3, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Leviticus 21:3 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Leviticus 21 — Context

1

And the Lord said to Moses, Say to the priests, the sons of Aaron, Let no man make himself unclean for the dead among his people;

2

But only for his near relations, for his mother or his father, his son or his daughter, and his brother;

3

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

4

But let him, being a chief among his people, not make himself unclean in such a way as to put shame on himself.

5

They are not to have their hair cut off for the dead, or the hair on their chins cut short, or make cuts in their flesh.

6

Let them be holy to their God and not make the name of their God common; for the fire offerings of the Lord and the bread of their God are offered by them, and they are to be holy.

Leviticus 21:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Leviticus 21:3 say?
Leviticus 21:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And for his sister, a virgin, for she is his near relation and has had no husband, he may make himself unclean.”
Where is Leviticus 21:3 in the Bible?
Leviticus 21:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 21, verse 3.
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 21:3.
What translation should I read Leviticus 21:3 in?
Leviticus 21:3 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 21:3?
Leviticus 21:3 reads (BBE): “And for his sister, a virgin, for she is his near relation and has had no husband, he may make himself unclean.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2