1. Leviticus 21:3 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What is unique about verse 3?

Leviticus 21:3 (ESV)

3 or his virgin sister (who is near to him because she has had no husband; for her he may make himself unclean).

The mention of a virgin sister in Leviticus 21:3 is unique. Once a sister is married, she comes under the care of her husband and his clan. Before that time, the priest still has responsibilities towards her.