Leviticus 21:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself. ”

Leviticus 21:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The sense seems to be that, owing to his position in the nation, the priest is not to defile himself in any cases except those named in Leviticus 21:2-3 . The Septuagint appear to have followed a...
Leviticus 21:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

[But] he shall not defile himself, [being] a (c) chief man among his people, to profane himself. (c) The priest was permitted to mourn for his next kindred only.
Leviticus 21:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Restrictions for the Priests. To approach a corpse was to suffer defilement ( cf. Numbers 5:2 * Numbers 19*, Tob_2:8 ff., Sir_34:25); this is, therefore, forbidden to the priest, except in the c...
Leviticus 21:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

defile himself [for his wife]. Figure of speech Ellipsis. App-6. a chief . a lord, or leader. Hebrew. ba'al. Supply Figure of speech Ellipsis (App-6) [a priest].
Leviticus 21:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself. A chief man among his people - The word בעל baal signifies a master, chief, husband, etc., and is as vario...
Leviticus 21:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people— Very different versions are given of this passage: several ancient versions render it, neither shall he be defiled for the prin...
Leviticus 21:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself. But he shall not defile himself - `for any other,' as the sense may be fully expressed. The priest, in...
Leviticus 21:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Laws relating to the Priesthood and Sacrifice The principle laid down in this and the following chapter is the far reaching one, that whatever comes near or is presented to God must be perfect of...
Leviticus 21:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man... — Better, A husband shall not defile himself among his people when he had profaned himself. As the seven exceptions to the general rule began...
Leviticus 21:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

THE LAW OF PRIESTLY HOLINESS Leviticus 21:1-24 ; Leviticus 22:1-33 THE conception of Israel as a kingdom of priests, a holy nation, was concretely represented in a threefold division of the pe...
Leviticus 21:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The absolute necessity for the strictest of separation of the priest from all possibility of defilement is vividly set forth in the laws here enunciated. Standing as he ever did in a place of special...
Leviticus 21:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Doth not the Reader discern somewhat in these which point to JESUS? Surely in all these appointments respecting ceremonial uncleanness among the priests, the peculiarity of the law for them only, pla...
Leviticus 21:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

[But] he shall not defile himself, [being] a chief man among his people ,.... Which is not to be understood of any lord or nobleman or any chief ruler or governor of the people; for the context spea...
Leviticus 21:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Leviticus 21:4 [But] he shall not defile himself, [being] a chief man among his people, to profane himself. Ver. 4. Being a chief man. ] A vir gregis; all whose actions were exemplary, and ha...
Leviticus 21:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Being Or, seeing he is a chief man For such, not only the high-priest, but others also of the inferior priests were. He shall not defile himself For any other person whatsoever. To profane him...
Leviticus 21:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF PRIESTS (vv. 1-15) Since the priests were given the sacred privilege of drawing near to God on behalf of the people, they were therefore more responsible as regards the...
Leviticus 21:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Laws Concerning the Priests. B. C. 1490. 1 And the L ORD said unto Moses, Speak unto th...
Leviticus 21:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Or, seeing he is a chief man, & c., or ruler , &c., for such not only the high priest, but others also of the inferior priests, were. And therefore though he might defile himself for the p...
Leviticus 21:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Priests Must Not Defile Themselves Unless Absolutely Necessary. The priesthood was the essential link between Yahweh and His people. They were therefore to be especially careful in the mainten...
Leviticus 21:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Purity of the Priesthood SUGGESTIVE READINGS Leviticus 21:1 .—Speak unto the priests … there shall none be defiled. If it was important that the whole community of Israel should maintain ceremon...
Leviticus 21:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Leviticus 21:4 . A chief man. In some versions the Hebrew word baal is rendered king, lord, and husband; and the LXX read, he shall not “lightly” defile himself. Leviticus 21:7 . He shall not...
Leviticus 21:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Speak unto the priests the sons of Aaron. Sacred relationship demands sanctity of life If there is one fact more notably emphasised than another in this address to priests, it is this: their--...
Leviticus 21:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

PART III . SECTION IV . THE UNCLEANNESS AND DISQUALIFICATION OF PRIESTS . EXPOSITION The two remaining chapters of this division of the book ( Leviticus 21:1-3 , Leviticus 22:...
Leviticus 21:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Their Outward Appearance and Relations.
Leviticus 21:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ezekiel 24:16 ; Ezekiel 24:17
Leviticus 21:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Being — Or, seeing he is a chief man, for such not only the high — priest, but others also of the inferior priests were. He shall not defile himself for any other person whatsoever. To profane hims...

Leviticus 21:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Leviticus 21:4 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Leviticus 21:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Leviticus 21:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Leviticus 21:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Leviticus 21:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Leviticus 21:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Leviticus 21:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Leviticus 21:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Leviticus 21:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Leviticus 21:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Leviticus 21:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Leviticus 21:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Leviticus 21:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Leviticus 21:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Leviticus 21:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Leviticus 21:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Leviticus 21:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Leviticus 21:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Leviticus 21:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Leviticus 21:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Leviticus 21:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Leviticus 21:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Leviticus 21:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Leviticus 21:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Leviticus 21:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes