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Leviticus 21:3

American Standard Version

3 and for his sister a virgin, that is near unto him, that hath had no husband; for her may he defile himself.

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Christian Standard Bible

He may make himself unclean for his unmarried virgin sister in his immediate family.

English Standard Version

or his virgin sister (who is near to him because she has had no husband; for her he may make himself unclean).

King James Version

And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath had no husband; for her may he be defiled.

New American Standard Bible

also for his virgin sister who is near to him because she has not had a husband; for her, he may defile himself.

New International Version

or an unmarried sister who is dependent on him since she has no husband—for her he may make himself unclean.

New King James Version

also his virgin sister who is near to him, who has had no husband, for her he may defile himself.

New Living Translation

or his virgin sister who depends on him because she has no husband.

World English Bible

and for his virgin sister who is near to him, who has had no husband; for her he may defile himself.