Leviticus 21:3 cpdv — or a virgin sister, who is not married to a husband.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"or a virgin sister, who is not married to a husband. "

— Leviticus 21:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 21 — Context

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The Lord also said to Moses: Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and you shall say to them: Do not allow a priest to be contaminated by the death of his citizens,

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except only by his blood-relatives and near-relatives, that is, by a father or mother, or by a son or daughter, or also a brother,

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or a virgin sister, who is not married to a husband.

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But not even by the leader of his people shall he be contaminated.

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Neither shall they shave their head or their beard, and they shall not make incisions in their flesh.

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They shall be holy to their God, and they shall not pollute his name. For they offer the incense of the Lord and the bread of their God, and because of this they shall be holy.

Leviticus 21:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 21:3 say?
Leviticus 21:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “or a virgin sister, who is not married to a husband. ”
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 (CPDV): “or a virgin sister, who is not married to a husband. ” 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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