Maimonides
Not to cut oneself, like the idolaters, as it is said, “Ye shall not cut yourselves” (Deut. 14:1). “Cutting oneself” (Deut. 14:1) and “Making incisions in the flesh” (Lev. 19:28) are the same.
Deuteronomy 14:1
- KJV
- Ye are the children of the LORD your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.
- ASV
- Ye are the children of Jehovah your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.
- WEB
- You are the children of the LORD your God. You shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.
- JPS
- Ye are the children of the LORD your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.
Deuteronomy 14:1
- KJV
- Ye are the children of the LORD your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.
- ASV
- Ye are the children of Jehovah your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.
- WEB
- You are the children of the LORD your God. You shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.
- JPS
- Ye are the children of the LORD your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.
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.