Leviticus 21:9

Translations

Modern

If a priest’s daughter defiles herself by prostituting herself, she profanes her father; she must be burned in the fire.

Traditional

And the daughter of any priest, if she profane herself by playing the whore, she profaneth her father: she shall be burnt with fire.

Literal

And the daughter of any priest, if she profanes herself by playing the prostitute, she profanes her father; she shall be burned with the fire.

Latin

Sacerdotis filia si deprehensa fuerit in stupro, et violaverit nomen patris sui, flammis exuretur.

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English

If a priest’s daughter defiles herself by prostituting herself, she profanes her father; she must be burned in the fire.

Notes

Leviticus 21:1–22:33

This section, which discusses priestly rules, six times repeats the phrase I am the Lord who sanctifies (Leviticus 21:15, 23; 22:9, 16, 32; see also 21:8). These words emphasize the link between God's holiness and the holiness expected of priests. This extended to all of Israel (see 8:10; 11:44–45; 19:2). The text specifically addresses priests in 21:1–22:16, while including both clergy and common people in 22:17–33.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Clean, Unclean, and Holy

Related verses

Genesis 38:24
About three months later, Judah was told, “Your daughter-in-law Tamar has prostituted herself, and now she is pregnant.” “Bring her out!” Judah replied. “Let her be burned to death!”
Leviticus 19:29
You must not defile your daughter by making her a prostitute, or the land will be prostituted and filled with depravity.
Ezekiel 9:6
Slaughter the old men, the young men and maidens, the women and children; but do not go near anyone who has the mark. Now begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the temple.
1 Samuel 2:34
And this sign shall come to you concerning your two sons Hophni and Phinehas: They will both die on the same day.
Matthew 11:20–24
Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent.
1 Timothy 3:4–5
An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
Joshua 7:25
“Why have you brought this trouble upon us?” said Joshua. “Today the LORD will bring trouble upon you!” And all Israel stoned him to death. Then they stoned the others and burned their bodies.
Joshua 7:15
The one who is caught with the things devoted to destruction must be burned, along with all that belongs to him, because he has transgressed the covenant of the LORD and committed an outrage in Israel.’”
1 Samuel 3:13–14
I told him that I would judge his house forever for the iniquity of which he knows, because his sons blasphemed God and he did not restrain them.
Malachi 2:3
Behold, I will rebuke your descendants, and I will spread dung on your faces, the waste from your feasts, and you will be carried off with it.
Isaiah 33:14
The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?”
Leviticus 20:14
If a man marries both a woman and her mother, it is depraved. Both he and they must be burned in the fire, so that there will be no depravity among you.

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Burial, Burial Customs Criminal Law and Punishment Deformity Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Mourning Prostitute, Prostitution Virgin

Topics

Adulterers Adultery: Penalties For Christian Minister: Marriage of Fire: Torture By Harlotry: Punishment of Mourning: Priests Prohibited, Except for the Nearest of Kin Priest: The Time of Moses: Marriage of Punishment: Death Penalty for the Promiscuousness of a Priest's Daughter Punishment: Death Penalty: Burning Sanctification: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The High Priest: Forbidden to Mourn for Any Uncleanness: (Ceremonially Speaking)

Leviticus 21:9

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