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Leviticus 21:2–3
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Leviticus 21:2
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,
2But for his kinne, that is neere vnto him, that is, for his mother, and for his father, and for his sonne, and for his daughter, and for his brother,
Leviticus 21:3
3And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath had no husband; for her may he be defiled.
3And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh vnto him, which hath had no husband: for her may he be defiled.
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DEFINED WORDS
Leviticus 21:2
However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage
Relation, properly by consanguinity or blood, but perhaps sometimes used for relation by affinity or marriage.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A female parent; figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage
A male sibling; a near kinsman; or a fellow member of a people or faith, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
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Leviticus 21:3
A person who has not had sexual relations; especially an unmarried maiden.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage
Near in place, time, or circumstance; almost.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
A married man in relation to his wife; also one who manages or cultivates carefully.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
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Open the full verse study13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
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Open the full verse study6¶ None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness: I am the Lord.
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