Ezekiel 44:22

Ezekiel 44:22 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

And they shall not marry a widow or a divorced woman, but must marry a virgin of the descendants of the house of Israel, or a widow of a priest.

King James Version KJV

Neither shall they take for their wives a widow, nor her that is put away: but they shall take maidens of the seed of the house of Israel, or a widow that had a priest before.

American Standard Version ASV

Neither shall they take for their wives a widow, nor her that is put away; but they shall take virgins of the seed of the house of Israel, or a widow that is the widow of a priest.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And they are not to take as wives any widow or woman whose husband has put her away: but they may take virgins of the seed of Israel, or a widow who is the widow of a priest.

Free Bible Version FBV

They are not to marry a woman who is a widow or divorced; they can only marry a virgin of Israelite descent, or a widow of a priest.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Neither shall they take for their wiues a widowe, or her that is diuorced: but they shall take maidens of the seede of the house of Israel, or a widow that hath bene the widow of a Priest.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And a widow and divorced woman they do not take to them for wives: but — virgins of the seed of the house of Israel, and the widow who is widow of a priest, do they take.

World English Bible WEB

They shall not take for their wives a widow, or her who is put away; but they shall take virgins of the offspring of the house of Israel, or a widow who is the widow of a priest.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Neither shall they take for their wives a widow, nor her that is put away: but they shall take maidens of the seed of the house of Israel, or a widow that had a priest before.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Neither shall they take to wife a widow, nor one that is divorced, but they shall take virgins of the seed of the house of Israel: but they may take a widow also, that is, the widow of a priest.

Translation for Translators T4T

Also, priests must not marry widows of men who were not priests or women who have been divorced. Priests are permitted to marry only Israeli [MTY] virgins or widows of other priests.

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Ezekiel 44:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/אַלְמָנָה֙ וּ/גְרוּשָׁ֔ה לֹֽא יִקְח֥וּ לָ/הֶ֖ם לְ/נָשִׁ֑ים כִּ֣י אִם בְּתוּלֹ֗ת מִ/זֶּ֨רַע֙ בֵּ֣ית יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל וְ/הָֽ/אַלְמָנָה֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר תִּֽהְיֶ֣ה אַלְמָנָ֔ה מִ/כֹּהֵ֖ן יִקָּֽחוּ

וְ/אַלְמָנָה֙ ʼalmânâh H490 widow Conj | N-fs

וּ/גְרוּשָׁ֔ה gârash H1644 to drive out Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c

לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 not Part

יִקְח֥וּ lâqach H3947 to take V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

לָ/הֶ֖ם Prep | Suff

לְ/נָשִׁ֑ים ʼishshâh H802 woman Prep | N-fp

כִּ֣י kîy H3588 for Conj

אִם ʼim H518 if Conj

בְּתוּלֹ֗ת bᵉthûwlâh H1330 virgin N-fp

מִ/זֶּ֨רַע֙ zeraʻ H2233 seed Prep | N-ms

בֵּ֣ית bayith H1004 place N-ms

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper

וְ/הָֽ/אַלְמָנָה֙ ʼalmânâh H490 widow Conj | Art | N-fs

אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

תִּֽהְיֶ֣ה hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

אַלְמָנָ֔ה ʼalmânâh H490 widow N-fs

מִ/כֹּהֵ֖ן kôhên H3548 priest Prep | N-ms

יִקָּֽחוּ lâqach H3947 to take V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 44:22

וְ/אַלְמָנָה֙ ʼalmânâh H490 "widow" Conj | N-fs

A widow is a woman whose husband has died, often left alone and vulnerable. The Bible teaches care and compassion for widows, as seen in the stories of Ruth and Naomi. God commands his people to look out for them.

Definition: widow

Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: desolate house (palace), widow. See also: Genesis 38:11; Job 29:13; Psalms 68:6.

וּ/גְרוּשָׁ֔ה gârash H1644 "to drive out" Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c

This Hebrew word means to drive out or expel, often used in the context of divorce or being forced to leave a place, as seen in the story of Israel's exile. It can also mean to trouble or cast out. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Exodus.

Definition: : drive out 1) to drive out, expel, cast out, drive away, divorce, put away, thrust away, trouble, cast up 1a) (Qal) to thrust out, cast out 1b) (Niphal) to be driven away, be tossed 1c) (Piel) to drive out, drive away 1d) (Pual) to be thrust out Also means: ga.rash (גָּרַשׁ ": divorce" H1644H)

Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: cast up (out), divorced (woman), drive away (forth, out), expel, [idiom] surely put away, trouble, thrust out. See also: Genesis 3:24; Joshua 24:18; Psalms 34:1.

לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

יִקְח֥וּ lâqach H3947 "to take" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.

Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)

Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.

לָ/הֶ֖ם "" Prep | Suff

לְ/נָשִׁ֑ים ʼishshâh H802 "woman" Prep | N-fp

The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.

Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)

Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.

כִּ֣י kîy H3588 "for" Conj

A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.

Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.

אִם ʼim H518 "if" Conj

This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.

Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather

Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.

בְּתוּלֹ֗ת bᵉthûwlâh H1330 "virgin" N-fp

A virgin, or bride, is described by this word, emphasizing her private and untouched state, as seen in the stories of Genesis and Esther.

Definition: virgin

Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: maid, virgin. See also: Genesis 24:16; Isaiah 23:12; Psalms 45:15.

מִ/זֶּ֨רַע֙ zeraʻ H2233 "seed" Prep | N-ms

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means seed or offspring, like in Genesis where God promises Abraham many descendants. It can also mean a plant or sowing time, as in Isaiah 55:10. This concept is central to God's plan for humanity.

Definition: : seed/sowing 1) seed, sowing, offspring 1a) a sowing 1b) seed 1c) semen virile 1d) offspring, descendants, posterity, children 1e) of moral quality 1e1) a practitioner of righteousness (fig.) 1f) sowing time (by meton)

Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. See also: Genesis 1:11; 1 Samuel 1:11; Psalms 18:51.

בֵּ֣ית bayith H1004 "place" N-ms

The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.

Definition: nm place, origin, between

Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" N-proper

Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.

Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile

Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.

וְ/הָֽ/אַלְמָנָה֙ ʼalmânâh H490 "widow" Conj | Art | N-fs

Definition: widow

Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: desolate house (palace), widow. See also: Genesis 38:11; Job 29:13; Psalms 68:6.

אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

תִּֽהְיֶ֣ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

אַלְמָנָ֔ה ʼalmânâh H490 "widow" N-fs

Definition: widow

Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: desolate house (palace), widow. See also: Genesis 38:11; Job 29:13; Psalms 68:6.

מִ/כֹּהֵ֖ן kôhên H3548 "priest" Prep | N-ms

In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.

Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)

Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.

יִקָּֽחוּ lâqach H3947 "to take" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

Study Notes — Ezekiel 44:22

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Context
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Ezekiel 44:22 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 44:22
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 44:22
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:22
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:22
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:22
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:22
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 44:22
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:22
Sermons on Ezekiel 44:22

Context — The Duties of the Priests

20They must not shave their heads or let their hair grow long, but must carefully trim their hair. 21No priest may drink wine before he enters the inner court.

22And they shall not marry a widow or a divorced woman, but must marry a virgin of the descendants of the house of Israel, or a widow of a priest.

23They are to teach My people the difference between the holy and the common and show them how to discern between the clean and the unclean. 24In any dispute, they shall officiate as judges and judge according to My ordinances. They must keep My laws and statutes regarding all My appointed feasts, and they must keep My Sabbaths holy.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Leviticus 21:7	A priest must not marry a woman defiled by prostitution or divorced by her husband, for the priest is holy to his God.
2	Leviticus 21:13–14	The woman he marries must be a virgin. He is not to marry a widow, a divorced woman, or one defiled by prostitution. He is to marry a virgin from his own people,
3	1 Timothy 3:2	An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
4	Titus 1:6	An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.
5	1 Timothy 3:4–5	An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity. For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?
6	1 Timothy 3:11–12	In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things. A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.
7	Deuteronomy 24:1–4	If a man marries a woman, but she becomes displeasing to him because he finds some indecency in her, he may write her a certificate of divorce, hand it to her, and send her away from his house. If, after leaving his house, she goes and becomes another man’s wife, and the second man hates her, writes her a certificate of divorce, hands it to her, and sends her away from his house, or if he dies, then the husband who divorced her first may not remarry her after she has been defiled, for that is an abomination to the LORD. You must not bring sin upon the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance.

Ezekiel 44:22 Summary

This verse explains that priests were only allowed to marry virgins or widows of other priests, emphasizing their role in serving the Lord and the importance of purity. This standard was part of a larger set of rules to help the priests stay focused on their spiritual duties, as seen in Ezekiel 44:20-24. In simple terms, this verse shows us that our choices and actions should reflect our love and commitment to the Lord, just like the priests were called to do (see also Matthew 5:8). By considering our relationships and choices in light of our faith, we can honor the Lord and live a life that is pleasing to Him.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are priests in Ezekiel 44:22 only allowed to marry virgins or widows of priests?

This restriction emphasizes the importance of purity and separation for the priests, as seen in Leviticus 21:14, where priests are also instructed to marry virgins or widows of priests, highlighting their unique role in serving the Lord.

Does this verse imply that marrying a widow or divorced woman is wrong?

Not necessarily, as seen in Isaiah 54:4-5, where God's love for the widow is highlighted, and in Deuteronomy 24:1-4, where divorce is addressed; this verse specifically addresses the unique standards for priests, not the general population.

How does this verse relate to the broader biblical teaching on marriage and purity?

This verse is part of a larger biblical theme emphasizing the importance of purity and faithfulness in marriage, as seen in Ephesians 5:25-33, where husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loves the church, and in Hebrews 13:4, where marriage is honored by all.

Is this standard for priests still applicable today?

While the specific regulations in Ezekiel 44:22 were given to the Israelites under the Old Covenant, the broader principles of purity, faithfulness, and separation unto the Lord remain relevant for believers today, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1, where believers are called to separate themselves from unbelievers and be holy.

Reflection Questions

What does this verse reveal about God's heart for purity and holiness in the lives of His people?
How can I, as a believer, apply the principles of separation and purity in my own life, even if I am not a priest?
What does this verse teach us about the importance of considering our choices and actions in light of our relationship with the Lord?
In what ways can I honor the Lord with my own relationships and choices, reflecting the standards of purity and faithfulness seen in this verse?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 44:22

Neither shall they take for their wives a widow,.... Who has been not only another man's, but at her own will, and done her own pleasure, and been her own mistress, and so not easily brought into

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 44:22

Neither shall they take for their wives a widow, nor her that is put away: but they shall take maidens of the seed of the house of Israel, or a widow that had a priest before. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:22

God allowed them to marry, only directs that it be not to one of ill fame or divorced, ,14, nor the widow of any deceased common person; yet a priest might realty a priest’ s widow, but a virgin is rather commended to their choice; and whether widow or virgin, it must not be as Moses married a daughter of a strange people, or as they did in Babylon, , &c.; and possibly this of Ezekiel was designed as a rule to direct Ezra in reforming this disorder when they came from Babylon. Nor were they at liberty to marry any of any tribe, but it must be one of their own tribe too.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:22

Ezekiel 44:22 Neither shall they take for their wives a widow, nor her that is put away: but they shall take maidens of the seed of the house of Israel, or a widow that had a priest before.Ver. 22. Neither shall they take for their wives.] Ministers, of all men, should be careful whom they wed, for many reasons. Hear what good counsel one minister of mine acquaintance gave another: “ Quaere tibi uxorem quae sit Pia, Pulchra, Pudica, Provida, verborum Parca, et Parere parata. ” “ Seek for yourself a wife who is pius, beautiful, chaste, has forsight, of few words, and prepared to have children.” Mr Thomas Dugard.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:22

(22) A widow that had a priest before.—In regard both to marriage and to mourning (Ezekiel 44:25-27) the Levitical law made a broad distinction between the ordinary priest and the high priest. The former was only forbidden to marry a divorced woman (Leviticus 21:7), but was allowed to marry a widow; the latter could marry only a virgin of Israel (ib. 14). So also in the law of mourning; the high priest might not be “defiled” nor make any sign of mourning even for his nearest of kin (Leviticus 21:11-14). Ezekiel does not recognise this distinction, and in fact nowhere mentions the high priest at all; but, instead, gives a general law for all priests, somewhat between the two.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:22

Verse 22. Neither shall they take for their wives a widow] This was prohibited to the high priest only, by Moses, Leviticus 21:13-14.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 44:22

22. The marriage of the priests. They shall marry only virgins, or the widows of former priests. In Leviticus 21:14 marrying a widow of any kind is forbidden to the high-priest, but no restriction is imposed on the priests (Ezekiel 44:7). Ezek. makes no allusion anywhere to a high-priest.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 44:22

22. The restriction is now placed upon all priests which was formerly laid only upon the high priest (Leviticus 21:7-14). This shows once more the supreme holiness of the new temple.

Sermons on Ezekiel 44:22

	Sermon	Description
	(Titus - Part 7): Qualifications for Church Leadership I by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the church being a separate and distinct entity from the world. He urges the church to not conform to the moral standards
	How to Identify a False Cult by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of judgment and the role of Jesus in preaching to those who have died. He emphasizes that God treats every human being as an inte
	Missions and Your Family by Paul Washer	In this sermon, the speaker shares a story set in first century Christianity, where an elder is thrown into prison by the Roman guard. The speaker then reflects on his experiences
	Ger-18 the Kingdom of God by Art Katz	In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the warm reception he always receives from the audience. He acknowledges that he may have already shared everything h
	Divorce and Remarriage by David Pawson	This sermon addresses the sensitive topic of divorce and remarriage from a biblical perspective. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and applying the teachings of Jesus o
	Glory of Christ's Priesthood Contrasted With the Immorality of the Rc Priesthood by Richard Bennett	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the corruption and issues within American seminaries and the Catholic Church. They highlight the prevalence of doctrinal error, liturgical abu
	(Gifts) the Gift of Help by Dwight Pentecost	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and meeting the needs of others. He shares a personal experience of visiting a pastor's home where he felt burd