Leviticus 21:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

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

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