Leviticus 21:2
“But 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,”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But for his kin that is near unto him,.... For such he might be defiled and mourn, or be where they were, and take care…
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
The defilement prohibited in Lev 21:21 is allowed for certain near relations.