Leviticus 21:14
“A widow, or a divorced woman, or profane, or an harlot, these shall he not take: but he shall take a virgin of his own people to wife.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
A widow,.... The high priest might not marry, whether the widow of a priest or of an Israelite, as Aben Ezra, that is,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 21:10-15
More was expected from a priest than from other people, but more from the high priest than from other priests, because…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
A widow The rule for the high priest was thus stricter than that for an ordinary priest. The Jewish writer Rashi, in his…