Leviticus 21:1
American King James And the LORD said to Moses, Speak to the priests the sons of Aaron, and say to them, There shall none be defiled for the dead among his people:
American Standard Version And Jehovah said unto Moses, Speak unto the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say unto them, There shall none defile himself for the dead among his people;
King James 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:
World English Bible Yahweh said to Moses, “Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them, ‘A priest shall not defile himself for the dead among his people,
Leviticus 21:2
American King James But for his kin, that is near to him, that is, for his mother, and for his father, and for his son, and for his daughter, and for his brother.
American Standard Version except for his kin, that is near unto him, for his mother, and for his father, and for his son, and for his daughter, and for his brother,
King James 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.
World English Bible except for his relatives that are near to him: for his mother, for his father, for his son, for his daughter, for his brother,
Leviticus 21:3
American King James And for his sister a virgin, that is near to him, which has had no husband; for her may he be defiled.
American Standard Version and for his sister a virgin, that is near unto him, that hath had no husband; for her may he defile himself.
King James And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath had no husband; for her may he be defiled.
World English Bible and for his virgin sister who is near to him, who has had no husband; for her he may defile himself.
Leviticus 21:4
American King James But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself.
American Standard Version He shall not defile himself, `being' a chief man among his people, to profane himself.
King James But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself.
World English Bible He shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself.
Leviticus 21:5
American King James They shall not make baldness on their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible “‘They shall not shave their heads or shave off the corners of their beards or make any cuttings in their flesh.
Leviticus 21:6
American King James They shall be holy to 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.
American Standard Version They shall be holy unto their God, and not profane the name of their God; for the offerings of Jehovah made by fire, the bread of their God, they do offer: therefore they shall be holy.
King James 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.
World English Bible They shall be holy to their God, and not profane the name of their God, for they offer the offerings of Yahweh made by fire, the bread of their God. Therefore they shall be holy.
Leviticus 21:7
American King James They shall not take a wife that is a whore, or profane; neither shall they take a woman put away from her husband: for he is holy to his God.
American Standard Version They shall not take a woman that is a harlot, or profane; neither shall they take a woman put away from her husband: for he is holy unto his God.
King James They shall not take a wife that is a whore, or profane; neither shall they take a woman put away from her husband: for he is holy unto his God.
World English Bible “‘They shall not marry a woman who is a prostitute, or profane. A priest shall not marry a woman divorced from her husband; for he is holy to his God.
Leviticus 21:8
American King James You shall sanctify him therefore; for he offers the bread of your God: he shall be holy to you: for I the LORD, which sanctify you, am holy.
American Standard Version Thou shalt sanctify him therefore; for he offereth the bread of thy God: he shall be holy unto thee: for I Jehovah, who sanctify you, am holy.
King James Thou shalt sanctify him therefore; for he offereth the bread of thy God: he shall be holy unto thee: for I the LORD, which sanctify you, am holy.
World English Bible Therefore you shall sanctify him, for he offers the bread of your God. He shall be holy to you, for I Yahweh, who sanctify you, am holy.
Leviticus 21:9
American King James And the daughter of any priest, if she profane herself by playing the whore, she profanes her father: she shall be burnt with fire.
American Standard Version And the daughter of any priest, if she profane herself by playing the harlot, she profaneth her father: she shall be burnt with fire.
King James And the daughter of any priest, if she profane herself by playing the whore, she profaneth her father: she shall be burnt with fire.
World English Bible “‘The daughter of any priest, if she profanes herself by playing the prostitute, she profanes her father. She shall be burned with fire.
Leviticus 21:10
American King James And he that is the high priest among his brothers, on whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;
American Standard Version And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil is poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not let the hair of his head go loose, nor rend his clothes;
King James And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;
World English Bible “‘He who is the high priest among his brothers, upon whose head the anointing oil is poured, and who is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not let the hair of his head hang loose, or tear his clothes.
Leviticus 21:11
American King James Neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself for his father, or for his mother;
American Standard Version neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself for his father, or for his mother;
King James Neither shall he go in to any dead body, nor defile himself for his father, or for his mother;
World English Bible He must not go in to any dead body, or defile himself for his father or for his mother.
Leviticus 21:12
American King James 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 on him: I am the LORD.
American Standard Version 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 Jehovah.
King James 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.
World English Bible He shall not 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 Yahweh.
Leviticus 21:13
American King James And he shall take a wife in her virginity.
American Standard Version And he shall take a wife in her virginity.
King James And he shall take a wife in her virginity.
World English Bible “‘He shall take a wife in her virginity.
Leviticus 21:14
American King James 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.
American Standard Version A widow, or one divorced, or a profane woman, a harlot, these shall he not take: but a virgin of his own people shall he take to wife.
King James 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.
World English Bible He shall not marry a widow, or one divorced, or a woman who has been defiled, or a prostitute. He shall take a virgin of his own people as a wife.
Leviticus 21:15
American King James Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the LORD do sanctify him.
American Standard Version And he shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am Jehovah who sanctifieth him.
King James Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the LORD do sanctify him.
World English Bible He shall not profane his offspring among his people, for I am Yahweh who sanctifies him.’”
Leviticus 21:16
American King James And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,
American Standard Version And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
King James And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
World English Bible Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,
Leviticus 21:17
American King James Speak to Aaron, saying, Whoever he be of your seed in their generations that has any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God.
American Standard Version Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed throughout their generations that hath a blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God.
King James 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.
World English Bible “Say to Aaron, ‘None of your offspring throughout their generations who has a defect may approach to offer the bread of his God.
Leviticus 21:18
American King James For whatever man he be that has a blemish, he shall not approach: a blind man, or a lame, or he that has a flat nose, or any thing superfluous,
American Standard Version For whatsoever man he be that hath a blemish, he shall not approach: a blind man, or a lame, or he that hath a flat nose, or anything superfluous,
King James For whatsoever man he be that hath a blemish, he shall not approach: a blind man, or a lame, or he that hath a flat nose, or any thing superfluous,
World English Bible For whatever man he is that has a defect, he shall not draw near: a blind man, or a lame, or he who has a flat nose, or any deformity,
Leviticus 21:19
American King James Or a man that is broken footed, or broken handed,
American Standard Version or a man that is broken-footed, or broken-handed,
King James Or a man that is broken-footed, or broken-handed,
World English Bible or a man who has an injured foot, or an injured hand,
Leviticus 21:20
American King James Or hunch back, or a dwarf, or that has a blemish in his eye, or be scurvy, or scabbed, or has his stones broken;
American Standard Version or crook-backed, or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, or is scurvy, or scabbed, or hath his stones broken;
King James Or crookbacked, or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, or be scurvy, or scabbed, or hath his stones broken;
World English Bible or hunchbacked, or a dwarf, or one who has a defect in his eye, or an itching disease, or scabs, or who has damaged testicles.
Leviticus 21:21
American King James No man that has a blemish of the seed of Aaron the priest shall come near to offer the offerings of the LORD made by fire: he has a blemish; he shall not come near to offer the bread of his God.
American Standard Version no man of the seed of Aaron the priest, that hath a blemish, shall come nigh to offer the offerings of Jehovah made by fire: he hath a blemish; he shall not come nigh to offer the bread of his God.
King James No man that hath a blemish of the seed of Aaron the priest shall come nigh to offer the offerings of the LORD made by fire: he hath a blemish; he shall not come nigh to offer the bread of his God.
World English Bible No man of the offspring of Aaron the priest who has a defect shall come near to offer the offerings of Yahweh made by fire. Since he has a defect, he shall not come near to offer the bread of his God.
Leviticus 21:22
American King James He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and of the holy.
American Standard Version He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and of the holy:
King James He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and of the holy.
World English Bible He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and of the holy.
Leviticus 21:23
American King James Only he shall not go in to the veil, nor come near to the altar, because he has a blemish; that he profane not my sanctuaries: for I the LORD do sanctify them.
American Standard Version only he shall not go in unto the veil, nor come nigh unto the altar, because he hath a blemish; that he profane not my sanctuaries: for I am Jehovah who sanctifieth them.
King James Only he shall not go in unto the vail, nor come nigh unto the altar, because he hath a blemish; that he profane not my sanctuaries: for I the LORD do sanctify them.
World English Bible He shall not come near to the veil, nor come near to the altar, because he has a defect; that he may not profane my sanctuaries, for I am Yahweh who sanctifies them.’”
Leviticus 21:24
American King James And Moses told it to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel.
American Standard Version So Moses spake unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel.
King James And Moses told it unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel.
World English Bible So Moses spoke to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel.