Maimonides
That the priests defile themselves for their deceased relatives, and mourn for them like other Israelites, who are commanded to mourn for their relatives, as it is said, “…. for her, he shall defile himself” (Lev. 21:3).
Leviticus 21:3
- KJV
- And for his sister a virgin, that is nigh unto him, which hath had no husband; for her may he be defiled.
- ASV
- and for his sister a virgin, that is near unto him, that hath had no husband; for her may he defile himself.
- WEB
- and for his virgin sister who is near to him, who has had no husband; for her he may defile himself.
- JPS
- and for his sister a virgin, that is near unto him, that hath had no husband, for her may he defile himself.