13 " 'The woman he marries must be a virgin.
Other Translations of Leviticus 21:13
King James Version
13 And he shall take a wife in her virginity.
English Standard Version
13 And he shall take a wife in her virginity.Or a young wife
The Message
13 "He is to marry a young virgin,
New King James Version
13 And he shall take a wife in her virginity.
New Living Translation
13 "The high priest may marry only a virgin.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 21:13
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Laws concerning the priests.
As these priests were types of Christ, so all ministers must be followers of him, that their example may teach others to imitate the Saviour. Without blemish, and separate from sinners, He executed his priestly office on earth. What manner of persons then should his ministers be! But all are, if Christians, spiritual priests; the minister especially is called to set a good example, that the people may follow it. Our bodily infirmities, blessed be God, cannot now shut us out from his service, from these privileges, or from his heavenly glory. Many a healthful, beautiful soul is lodged in a feeble, deformed body. And those who may not be suited for the work of the ministry, may serve God with comfort in other duties in his church.