Leviticus 21:4 nasb — 'He shall not defile himself as a relative by marriage among his people, and so profane himself.

NASB

"'He shall not defile himself as a relative by marriage among his people, and so profane himself."

— Leviticus 21:4, NASB

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Leviticus 21 — Context

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Then the LORD said to Moses, "Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them: 'No one shall defile himself for a dead person among his people,

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except for his relatives who are nearest to him, his mother and his father and his son and his daughter and his brother,

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also for his virgin sister, who is near to him because she has had no husband; for her he may defile himself.

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'He shall not defile himself as a relative by marriage among his people, and so profane himself.

5

'They shall not make any baldness on their heads, nor shave off the edges of their beards, nor make any cuts in their flesh.

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'They shall be holy to their God and not profane the name of their God, for they present the offerings by fire to the LORD, the food of their God; so they shall be holy.

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'They shall not take a woman who is profaned by harlotry, nor shall they take a woman divorced from her husband; for he is holy to his God.

Leviticus 21:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 21:4 say?
Leviticus 21:4 in the NASB reads: “'He shall not defile himself as a relative by marriage among his people, and so profane himself.”
Where is Leviticus 21:4 in the Bible?
Leviticus 21:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 21, verse 4.
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 21:4.
What translation should I read Leviticus 21:4 in?
Leviticus 21:4 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 21:4?
Leviticus 21:4 reads (NASB): “'He shall not defile himself as a relative by marriage among his people, and so profane himself.” 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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