Leviticus 21:23

Leviticus 21:23 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23yet because of his defect, he must not go near the curtain or approach the altar, and so desecrate my sanctuary. I am the Lord, who makes them holy.’ ”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

23only he shall not come up to the veil or approach the altar, since he has an impairment, so that he does not profane My sanctuaries. For I am the Lord who sanctifies them.’ ”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

23but he shall not go within the veil or approach the altar [of incense], because he has a defect, so that he will not profane My sanctuaries; for I am the Lord who sanctifies them.’ ” [Heb 7:28]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

23but because he has a defect, he must not go near the veil or approach the altar, so as not to desecrate My sanctuaries. For I am the Lord who sanctifies them.’”

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American Standard Version (ASV)

23only he shall not go in unto the veil, nor come nigh unto the altar, because he hath a blemish; that he profane not my sanctuaries: for I am Jehovah who sanctifieth them.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

23But he shall not goe in vnto the vaile, nor come neere the altar, because hee hath a blemish, least he pollute my Sanctuaries: for I am the Lord that sanctifie them.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

23He shall not come near to the veil, nor come near to the altar, because he has a defect; that he may not profane my sanctuaries, for I am Yahweh who sanctifies them.’”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

23But because he has a flaw, he must not go near the curtain or approach the altar. If he does, he will make my sacred tent “unclean.” I am the Lord. I make everything holy.’ ”

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

23But he must not go near the curtain in the Holy Place. He must not go up to the altar. This is because he has something wrong with his body. He must not make the holy places unclean. I am the Lord. I cause the priests to be holy.” ’

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

23only, he does not come toward the veil, and he does not draw near to the altar; for blemish [is] in him; and he does not defile My sanctuaries; for I [am] YHWH, sanctifying them.”

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