Leviticus 21:10
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And he that is the high priest among his brothers, on whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;
American King James Version (AKJV)
And he that is the high priest among his brothers, on whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;
American Standard Version (ASV)
And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil is poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not let the hair of his head go loose, nor rend his clothes;
Basic English Translation (BBE)
And he who is the chief priest among his brothers, on whose head the holy oil has been put, who is marked out to put on the holy robes, may not let his hair go loose or have his clothing out of order as a sign of sorrow.
Webster's Revision
And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;
World English Bible
"'He who is the high priest among his brothers, upon whose head the anointing oil is poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not let the hair of his head hang loose, nor tear his clothes;
English Revised Version (ERV)
And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil is poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not let the hair of his head go loose, nor rend his clothes;
Definitions for Leviticus 21:10
Clarke's Leviticus 21:10 Bible Commentary
He that is the high priest - This is the first place where this title is introduced; the title is very emphatic, הכהן הגדול haccohen haggadol, that priest, the great one. For the meaning of כהן cohen, see the note on Genesis 14:18. As the chief or high priest was a representative of our blessed Lord, therefore he was required to be especially holy; and he is represented as God's king among the people.
Barnes's Leviticus 21:10 Bible Commentary
It was the distinguishing mark of the anointing of the high priest, that the holy oil was poured upon his head like a crown (compare Leviticus 8:12).
Uncover his head - Rather, let his hair be disheveled. See the note at Leviticus 10:6.
Wesley's Leviticus 21:10 Bible Commentary
21:10 The garments - Those holy garments, which were peculiar to him.Shall not uncover his head - This being then the posture of mourners, Leviticus 10:6 , though afterwards the custom was changed and mournerscovered their heads, 15:30 , 6:12 .Nor rent his clothes - Another expression of mourning.
