1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Leviticus 21:10 | The high priest, that is to say, the priest that is the greatest among his brethren, upon whose head the oil of unction hath been poured, and whose hands have been consecrated for the priesthood, and who hath been vested with the holy vestments, shall not uncover his head, he shall not rend his garments: | Head. Septuagint, "by taking off his cidaris, or tiara." He shall not shave his head, Leviticus 10:6. --- Garments, at funerals, nor the sacred vestments at all. (Calmet) |