Leviticus 21:10

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The high priest, who has the oil of anointing poured on his head and who has been consecrated to wear the sacred garments, must not let his hair become unkempt or tear his clothes.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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;

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And he who is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and who is consecrated to wear the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor tear his clothes;

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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;

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    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 Version with Strong's Numbers

    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;

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    He that is the hye preast among his brethern vppon whose heed the anoyntynge oyle was poured and whose hande was fylled to put on the vestimetes shall not vncouer his heed nor rent his clothes,

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    He that is hye prest amonge his brethren, vpo whose heade the anoyntinge oyle is poured, and his hande fylled (yt he might be arayed with the vestimentes) shal not vncouer his heade, ner cut his clothes,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Also ye hie Priest among his brethren, (vpon whose head the anointing oyle was powred, and hath consecrated his hand to put on the garments) shall not vncouer his head, nor rent his clothes,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    He that is the hie priest among his brethren, vpon whose head the annoynting oyle was powred, and that consecrated his hand to put on ye vestments, shal not vncouer his head, nor rent his clothes:

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ 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;

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    "'He who is the high priest among his brothers, 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 hang loose, nor tear his clothes;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    `And the high priest of his brethren, on whose head is poured the anointing oil, and hath consecrated his hand to put on the garments, his head doth not uncover, nor rend his garments,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And he who is the chief priest among his brothers, on whose head the holy oil has been put, who is marked out to put on the holy robes, may not let his hair go loose or have his clothing out of order as a sign of sorrow.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    "'He who is the high priest among his brothers, 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 hang loose, nor tear his clothes;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Rules for the High Priest“‘The high priest– who is greater than his brothers, on whose head the anointing oil is poured, who has been ordained to wear the priestly garments– must neither dishevel the hair of his head nor tear his garments.

Referenced Verses

  • Lev 16:32 : 32 The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest is to make atonement. He shall put on the sacred linen garments.
  • Lev 10:6-7 : 6 Then Moses said to Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar, 'Do not uncover your heads or tear your clothes in mourning, or you will die, and the LORD’s wrath will come upon the entire community. However, your relatives—all the house of Israel—may mourn for those the LORD burned. 7 Do not leave the entrance of the Tent of Meeting, or you will die, for the LORD’s anointing oil is on you.' So they did as Moses said.
  • Lev 8:12 : 12 He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head and anointed him to consecrate him.
  • Matt 26:65 : 65 Then the high priest tore his garments and said, "He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.
  • Num 35:25 : 25 The assembly shall protect the one who caused the death from the avenger of blood and send them back to the city of refuge they fled to. They must remain there until the death of the high priest who was anointed with the holy oil.
  • Exod 29:29-30 : 29 The sacred garments of Aaron shall belong to his descendants after him, so that they can be anointed and ordained in them. 30 The son who succeeds him as priest shall wear them for seven days when he enters the Tent of Meeting to minister in the Holy Place.
  • Lev 8:7-9 : 7 He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and placed the ephod on him. He tied the skillfully woven band of the ephod around him, securing it in place. 8 He placed the breastpiece on Aaron and put the Urim and Thummim into the breastpiece. 9 He set the turban on his head and placed the golden plate, the holy crown, on the front of the turban, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
  • Gen 37:34 : 34 Then Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son for many days.
  • Exod 28:2-4 : 2 Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, for glory and beauty. 3 Speak to all the skilled artisans, whom I have filled with a spirit of wisdom, so that they may make Aaron's garments, to consecrate him for serving me as a priest. 4 These are the garments they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a finely woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so they may serve me as priests.
  • 2 Sam 15:30 : 30 David continued up the ascent of the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went. His head was covered, and he was walking barefoot. All the people with him also covered their heads and were weeping as they went up.
  • Esth 6:12 : 12 Afterward, Mordecai returned to the king’s gate, but Haman hurried to his house, mourning and with his head covered in shame.
  • Job 1:20 : 20 At this, Job got up, tore his robe, shaved his head, and fell to the ground in worship.
  • Ps 133:2 : 2 It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down onto the collar of his robes.
  • Lev 13:45 : 45 Anyone with such a defiling disease must wear torn clothes, let their hair be unkempt, cover the lower part of their face, and cry out, 'Unclean! Unclean!'.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Lev 21:11-12
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    79%

    11He must not go near any dead body or make himself unclean, even for his father or his mother.

    12He must not leave the sanctuary or defile the sanctuary of his God, for the consecration of the anointing oil of his God is on him. I am the LORD.

  • Lev 10:6-7
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    77%

    6Then Moses said to Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar, 'Do not uncover your heads or tear your clothes in mourning, or you will die, and the LORD’s wrath will come upon the entire community. However, your relatives—all the house of Israel—may mourn for those the LORD burned.

    7Do not leave the entrance of the Tent of Meeting, or you will die, for the LORD’s anointing oil is on you.' So they did as Moses said.

  • Lev 21:4-5
    2 verses
    77%

    4He must not defile himself as a chief man among his people, thereby profaning himself.

    5They must not shave bald spots on their heads, trim the edges of their beards, or make cuts on their bodies.

  • Lev 16:32
    75%

    32The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest is to make atonement. He shall put on the sacred linen garments.

  • Exod 29:29-30
    2 verses
    75%

    29The sacred garments of Aaron shall belong to his descendants after him, so that they can be anointed and ordained in them.

    30The son who succeeds him as priest shall wear them for seven days when he enters the Tent of Meeting to minister in the Holy Place.

  • Num 6:7-9
    3 verses
    73%

    7Even if their father, mother, brother, or sister dies, they must not make themselves ceremonially unclean for them, because the consecration to God is upon their head.

    8For the entire period of their separation, they are holy to the LORD.

    9If someone dies suddenly beside them, making their head of dedication unclean, they must shave their head on the day of their purification—the seventh day.

  • Ezek 44:19-21
    3 verses
    73%

    19When they go out to the outer court to the people, they must remove the garments they wore while ministering and leave them in the holy chambers. They are to put on other garments so they do not transmit holiness to the people by their clothing.

    20They must neither shave their heads nor let their hair grow long, but they are to keep the hair of their heads trimmed.

    21No priest is to drink wine when he enters the inner court.

  • Exod 31:10
    73%

    10the woven garments, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests,

  • Exod 28:40-41
    2 verses
    73%

    40Also make tunics, sashes, and caps for Aaron's sons, for glory and beauty.

    41Clothe your brother Aaron and his sons with these garments. Anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them, so they may serve me as priests.

  • Lev 16:4
    73%

    4He must put on a sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments next to his body; he is to tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are sacred garments; so he must bathe himself with water before he puts them on.

  • Lev 21:9
    72%

    9If a priest's daughter defiles herself by becoming a prostitute, she profanes her father and must be burned with fire.

  • Lev 21:23
    72%

    23but he must not enter behind the curtain or come near the altar because he has a defect. He must not profane My sanctuary, for I am the LORD who makes them holy.

  • Exod 40:13
    72%

    13Then dress Aaron in the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him so that he may serve me as priest.

  • Exod 29:6-7
    2 verses
    72%

    6Then place the turban on his head and put the sacred crown on the turban.

    7Take the anointing oil and pour it on his head, anointing him.

  • Lev 14:18
    72%

    18The rest of the oil in the priest’s hand he shall place on the head of the one being cleansed. This is how the priest will make atonement for them before the LORD.

  • Ezek 42:14
    71%

    14When the priests enter, they must not go out from the holy place to the outer court, but they must leave their garments in which they minister there, for they are holy. They shall wear other garments before they come near to the area accessible to the people.

  • Exod 29:9
    71%

    9Gird them with sashes, both Aaron and his sons, and fasten caps on their heads. The priesthood shall be theirs by a lasting statute. In this way, you shall ordain Aaron and his sons.

  • Exod 29:21
    71%

    21Take some of the blood on the altar and some of the anointing oil, and sprinkle it on Aaron and his garments, and also on his sons and their garments. In this way, Aaron, his sons, and their garments will be consecrated.

  • Lev 21:1
    71%

    1The LORD said to Moses, 'Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and tell them: A priest shall not defile himself by coming into contact with a dead person among his people.

  • Lev 16:23
    71%

    23Then Aaron shall enter the tent of meeting, take off the linen garments he put on when he entered the Holy Place, and leave them there.

  • Lev 19:27
    71%

    27Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard.

  • Lev 8:12
    70%

    12He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron's head and anointed him to consecrate him.

  • Ps 133:2
    70%

    2It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down onto the collar of his robes.

  • Exod 30:30
    70%

    30You shall anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them so that they may serve as priests to me.

  • Num 6:5
    70%

    5Throughout the length of their vow, no razor may touch their head. Until the time of their dedication to the LORD is complete, they are to be holy and allow the hair of their head to grow long.

  • Lev 14:29
    70%

    29The rest of the oil in his hand the priest shall place on the head of the one being cleansed, to make atonement for them before the LORD.

  • Exod 28:4
    70%

    4These are the garments they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a finely woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so they may serve me as priests.

  • Num 19:7
    70%

    7Afterward, the priest must wash his clothes and bathe his body in water. Then he may enter the camp, but he shall remain unclean until evening.

  • Lev 21:15
    69%

    15He must not defile his descendants among his people, because I am the LORD who sanctifies him.

  • Lev 13:44
    69%

    44the man is diseased and unclean. The priest must pronounce him unclean; the infection is on his head.

  • Exod 28:32
    69%

    32It shall have an opening for the head in its center, with a woven edge around the opening, like a collar, to prevent it from being torn.

  • Exod 19:22
    69%

    22Even the priests who come near the LORD must consecrate themselves, or the LORD will break out against them.

  • Lev 8:9
    69%

    9He set the turban on his head and placed the golden plate, the holy crown, on the front of the turban, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

  • Lev 6:10
    69%

    10It must not be baked with yeast. I have given it to them as their portion from my fire offerings; it is most holy, like the sin offering and the guilt offering.

  • Exod 35:19
    69%

    19The finely woven garments for ministering in the holy place, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments for his sons to serve as priests.

  • 1 Cor 11:4
    69%

    4Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head.

  • Exod 28:2
    69%

    2Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, for glory and beauty.

  • Lev 21:7
    69%

    7They must not marry a woman who is a prostitute or has been profaned, nor may they marry a divorced woman, because priests are holy to their God.

  • Exod 30:32
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    32It must not be poured on anyone's body, nor shall you make anything like it using its formula. It is holy, and it shall be holy to you.

  • Lev 21:21
    69%

    21No man of the offspring of Aaron the priest who has a defect may approach to bring the offerings made by fire to the LORD. He has a defect; he must not approach to offer the food of his God.