Verse Comparison: Leviticus 21:3
American Standard Version
and for his sister a virgin, that is near unto him, that hath had no husband; for her may he defile himself.
Amplified® Bible
And for his sister, a virgin, who is near to him because she has had no husband; for her he may be defiled.
Contemporary English Version
or an unmarried sister, who has no husband to take care of her.
Darby English Version
and for his sister, a virgin, that is near unto him, who hath had no husband, for her may he make himself unclean.
Good News Bible
or unmarried sister living in his house.
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 had no 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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
also for his virgin sister, who has become near to him because she has had no husband; for her he may defile himself.
Revised Standard Version
or his virgin sister (who is near to him because she has had no husband; for her he may defile himself).
Young's Literal Translation
and for his sister, the virgin, who is near unto him, who hath not been to a man; for her he is defiled.
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