Leviticus 21:4 - New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong Numbers

He shall not defile himself as a relative by marriage among his people, and so profane himself.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

He shall not even defile himself, being a [bereaved] husband [his wife not being his blood kin] or being a chief man among his people, and so profane himself.

American Standard Version (1901)

He shall not defile himself, being a chief man among his people, to profane himself.

Common English Bible

You must not make yourself unclean for in-laws, defiling yourself by doing so.

Catholic Public Domain Version

But not even by the leader of his people shall he be contaminated.