KJV ORIGINAL
Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only poll their heads.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They shouldn't shave their heads completely bald or let their hair grow super long either — just keep it trimmed and neat.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even God cares about having a good haircut.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel to Jewish exiles in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. It provided instructions for the future temple and its priests, outlining their duties and ritual purity requirements for a restored Israel after the Babylonian exile.
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