Maimonides
Not to tatoo the body, like the idolaters, as it is said, “…. nor shall ye print any marks upon you” (Lev. 19:28).
Leviticus 19:28
- KJV
- Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD .
- ASV
- Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am Jehovah.
- WEB
- “‘You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you. I am the LORD.
- JPS
- Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor imprint any marks upon you: I am the LORD.