Leviticus 21:4-6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
4 But as a husband among his kindred[a] he shall not make himself unclean and thus profane himself.
5 The priests shall not make bald the crown of their head, nor shave the edges of their beard, nor lacerate their body.(A) 6 They shall be holy to their God, and shall not profane their God’s name, since they offer the oblations of the Lord, the food of their God; so they must be holy.
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- 21:4 Husband among his kindred: this probably refers to relatives by marriage and may even include his wife.
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