Leviticus 21:3 kjva — And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath had no husband; for her may he be defiled.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath had no husband; for her may he be defiled."

— Leviticus 21:3, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Leviticus 21 — Context

1

And the Lord said unto Moses, Speak unto the priests the sons of Aaron, and say unto them, There shall none be defiled for the dead among his people:

2

But for his kin, that is near unto him, that is, for his mother, and for his father, and for his son, and for his daughter, and for his brother,

3

And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath had no husband; for her may he be defiled.

4

But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself.

5

They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh.

6

They shall be holy unto their God, and not profane the name of their God: for the offerings of the Lord made by fire, and the bread of their God, they do offer: therefore 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 King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath had no husband; for her may he be defiled.”
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 (KJVA): “And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath had no husband; for her may he be defiled.” 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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