Leviticus 21:4 Meaning
But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself.
Context Explained
2But 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,
3And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath had no husband; for her may he be defiled.
4But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself.
5They shall not make baldness upon their head, neither shall they shave off the corner of their beard, nor make any cuttings in their flesh.
6They 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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Timothy 3:2
The qualifications for church leaders in the New Testament reflect the importance of purity and holiness in leadership.
Source: Leviticus 21:4