Leviticus 21:4
“But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But he shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people,.... Which is not to be understood of any lord or…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The sense seems to be that, owing to his position in the nation, the priest is not to defile himself in any cases except…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
A chief man among his people - The word בעל baal signifies a master, chief, husband, etc., and is as variously…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 21:1-9
It was before appointed that the priests should teach the people the statutes God had given concerning the difference…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
being a chief man as a husband (R.V. mg.). This rendering limits the cases in which defilement is permissible to those…