Lev 21:13 | MHM | STEP | vv. 13–14 : The high priest was not allowed to marry a widow, a divorced woman, or a prostitute. He could only marry a virgin from his own people (Leviticus 21:13,14 ). This rule made him even more distinct from other priests. It also pointed forward to Jesus Christ, who would have a pure and holy people as His church (2 Corinthians 11:2; Ezekiel 44:22 ; Song of Solomon 1:3; Revelation 14:4 ).

‏ Leviticus 21:13

vv. 13–14: The high priest was not allowed to marry a widow, a divorced woman, or a prostitute. He could only marry a virgin from his own people (Leviticus 21:13,14 ^a). This rule made him even more distinct from other priests. It also pointed forward to Jesus Christ, who would have a pure and holy people as His church (2 Corinthians 11:2; Ezekiel 44:22 ^b; Song of Solomon 1:3; Revelation 14:4 ^c).