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I am the LORD. <a href="/nlt/leviticus/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Tell Aaron and his sons to be very careful with the sacred gifts that the Israelites set apart for me, so they do not bring shame on my holy name. I am the LORD. <a href="/esv/leviticus/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Speak to Aaron and his sons so that they abstain from the holy things of the people of Israel, which they dedicate to me, so that they do not profane my holy name: I am the LORD. <a href="/bsb/leviticus/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Tell Aaron and his sons to treat with respect the sacred offerings that the Israelites have consecrated to Me, so that they do not profane My holy name. I am the LORD. <a href="/kjv/leviticus/22.htm">King James Bible</a> Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and that they profane not my holy name in those things which they hallow unto me: I am the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/leviticus/22.htm">New King James Version</a> “Speak to Aaron and his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and that they do not profane My holy name by what they dedicate to Me: I am the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/leviticus/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Tell Aaron and his sons to be careful with the holy gifts of the sons of Israel, which they dedicate to Me, so as not to profane My holy name; I am the LORD. <a href="/nasb/leviticus/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Tell Aaron and his sons to be careful with the holy gifts of the sons of Israel, which they dedicate to Me, so as not to profane My holy name; I am the LORD. <a href="/nasb77/leviticus/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Tell Aaron and his sons to be careful with the holy gifts of the sons of Israel, which they dedicate to Me, so as not to profane My holy name; I am the LORD. <a href="/lsb/leviticus/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Tell Aaron and his sons to be careful with the holy gifts of the sons of Israel, which they set apart to Me as holy, so as not to profane My holy name; I am Yahweh. <a href="/amp/leviticus/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Tell Aaron and his sons to be careful with the holy things (offerings, gifts) which the children of Israel dedicate to Me, so that they do not profane My holy name; I am the LORD. <a href="/csb/leviticus/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Tell Aaron and his sons to deal respectfully with the holy offerings of the Israelites that they have consecrated to me, so they do not profane my holy name; I am the LORD. <a href="/hcsb/leviticus/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Tell Aaron and his sons to deal respectfully with the holy offerings of the Israelites that they have consecrated to Me, so they do not profane My holy name; I am Yahweh. <a href="/asv/leviticus/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, which they hallow unto me, and that they profane not my holy name: I am Jehovah. <a href="/cev/leviticus/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> to say to Aaron and his sons: I am the LORD God, and I demand that you honor my holy name by showing proper respect for the offerings brought to me by the people of Israel. <a href="/erv/leviticus/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, which they hallow unto me, and that they profane not my holy name: I am the LORD. <a href="/gwt/leviticus/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Tell Aaron and his sons that they must respect the holy offerings which the Israelites set apart for me. In this way they will not dishonor my holy name. I am the LORD. <a href="/gnt/leviticus/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> to tell Aaron and his sons, "You must not bring disgrace on my holy name, so treat with respect the sacred offerings that the people of Israel dedicate to me. I am the LORD. <a href="/isv/leviticus/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Tell Aaron and his sons that they are to separate themselves for the sacred things of the Israelis and that they are not to defile my holy name. I am the LORD. <a href="/msb/leviticus/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Tell Aaron and his sons to treat with respect the sacred offerings that the Israelites have consecrated to Me, so that they do not profane My holy name. I am the LORD. <a href="/net/leviticus/22.htm">NET Bible</a> "Tell Aaron and his sons that they must deal respectfully with the holy offerings of the Israelites, which they consecrate to me, so that they do not profane my holy name. I am the LORD. <a href="/nheb/leviticus/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Tell Aaron and his sons to separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, which they make holy to me, and that they not profane my holy name. I am the LORD. <a href="/wbt/leviticus/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Speak to Aaron and to his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and that they profane not my holy name in those things which they hallow to me: I am the LORD. <a href="/web/leviticus/22.htm">World English Bible</a> “Tell Aaron and his sons to separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, which they make holy to me, and that they not profane my holy name. I am Yahweh. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/leviticus/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “Speak to Aaron and to his sons, and they are separated from the holy things of the sons of Israel, and they do not defile My holy Name in what they are hallowing to Me; I [am] YHWH. <a href="/ylt/leviticus/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Speak unto Aaron, and unto his sons, and they are separated from the holy things of the sons of Israel, and they pollute not My holy name in what they are hallowing to Me; I am Jehovah. <a href="/slt/leviticus/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Speak to Aaron and to his sons, and they shall separate themselves from the holies of the sons of Israel, and they shall not profane my holy name which they consecrate to me: I Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/leviticus/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Speak to Aaron and to his sons, that they beware of those things that are consecrated of the children of Israel, and defile not the name of the things sanctified to me, which they offer. I am the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/leviticus/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Speak to Aaron and to his sons, so that they may be careful of those things which have been consecrated for the sons of Israel, and so that they may not contaminate the name of the things sanctified to me, which they offer. I am the Lord. <a href="/nabre/leviticus/22.htm">New American Bible</a> Tell Aaron and his sons to treat with respect the sacred offerings which the Israelites consecrate to me; otherwise they will profane my holy name. I am the LORD. <a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Direct Aaron and his sons to deal carefully with the sacred donations of the people of Israel, which they dedicate to me, so that they may not profane my holy name; I am the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Say to Aaron and to his sons, that they may keep themselves separate from the holy things of the children of Israel and that they may not profane my holy name in those things which they hallow to me; I am the LORD, <a href="/hpbt/leviticus/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> “Speak to Ahron and to his children, and they shall separate themselves from holy things of the children of Israel and not he shall pollute the name of my holiness, because they are Holy Ones to me; I AM LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/leviticus/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, which they hallow unto Me, and that they profane not My holy name: I am the LORD. <a href="/sep/leviticus/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Speak to Aaron and to his sons, and let them take heed concerning the holy things of the children of Israel, so they shall not profane my holy name in any of the things which they consecrate to me: I am the Lord. <a href="/parallel/leviticus/22-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=5737" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/leviticus/22.htm">Restrictions Against the Unclean</a> 1Then the LORD said to Moses, 2<a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dab·bêr (V-Piel-Imp-ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">“Tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: ’a·hă·rōn (N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/5144.htm" title="5144: wə·yin·nā·zə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to hold aloof, i.e. abstain (i.e. Apostatize); specifically, to set apart, i.e. Devote.">to treat with respect</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: miq·qā·ḏə·šê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">the sacred offerings</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">that the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6942.htm" title="6942: maq·di·šîm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To be set apart or consecrated. A primitive root; to be clean.">have consecrated to Me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">so that they do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2490.htm" title="2490: yə·ḥal·lə·lū (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to bore, i.e. to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane, to break, to begin; denom. to play.">profane</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: qāḏ·šî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">My holy</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm (N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">name.</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">am the LORD.</a> 3Tell them that for the generations to come, if any of their descendants in a state of uncleanness approaches the sacred offerings that the Israelites consecrate to the LORD, that person must be cut off from My presence. I am the LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/18-32.htm">Numbers 18:32</a> Once you have presented the best part of it, you will not incur guilt because of it. But you must not defile the sacred offerings of the Israelites, or else you will die.’” <a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">Numbers 18:1-7</a> So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ... <a href="/exodus/28-43.htm">Exodus 28:43</a> Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they will not incur guilt and die. This is to be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants. <a href="/exodus/19-22.htm">Exodus 19:22</a> Even the priests who approach the LORD must consecrate themselves, or the LORD will break out against them.” <a href="/numbers/18-5.htm">Numbers 18:5</a> And you shall attend to the duties of the sanctuary and of the altar, so that wrath may not fall on the Israelites again. <a href="/ezekiel/44-6.htm">Ezekiel 44:6-9</a> Tell the rebellious house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I have had enough of all your abominations, O house of Israel. / In addition to all your other abominations, you brought in foreigners uncircumcised in both heart and flesh to occupy My sanctuary; you defiled My temple when you offered My food—the fat and the blood; you broke My covenant. / And you have not kept charge of My holy things, but have appointed others to keep charge of My sanctuary for you.’ ... <a href="/1_samuel/6-19.htm">1 Samuel 6:19-20</a> But God struck down some of the people of Beth-shemesh because they looked inside the ark of the LORD. He struck down seventy men, and the people mourned because the LORD had struck them with a great slaughter. / The men of Beth-shemesh asked, “Who can stand in the presence of the LORD, this holy God? To whom should the ark go up from here?” <a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16-21</a> But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. / Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him. / They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.” ... <a href="/malachi/2-1.htm">Malachi 2:1-9</a> “And now this decree is for you, O priests: / If you do not listen, and if you do not take it to heart to honor My name,” says the LORD of Hosts, “I will send a curse among you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already begun to curse them, because you are not taking it to heart. / Behold, I will rebuke your descendants, and I will spread dung on your faces, the waste from your feasts, and you will be carried off with it. ... <a href="/hebrews/7-26.htm">Hebrews 7:26-28</a> Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. / Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-21.htm">1 Corinthians 10:21</a> You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-27.htm">1 Corinthians 11:27-29</a> Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. / Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. / For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. <a href="/matthew/7-6.htm">Matthew 7:6</a> Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces. <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Matthew 22:11-14</a> But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. / ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless. / Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Speak to Aaron and to his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and that they profane not my holy name in those things which they hallow to me: I am the LORD.<a href="/leviticus/22-3.htm">Leviticus 22:3-6</a> Say unto them, Whosoever he be of all your seed among your generations, that goeth unto the holy things, which the children of Israel hallow unto the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, that soul shall be cut off from my presence: I am the LORD… <a href="/leviticus/15-31.htm">Leviticus 15:31</a> Thus shall ye separate the children of Israel from their uncleanness; that they die not in their uncleanness, when they defile my tabernacle that is among them.<a href="/numbers/6-3.htm">Numbers 6:3-8</a> He shall separate himself from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried… <a href="/leviticus/22-32.htm">Leviticus 22:32</a> Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you,<a href="/leviticus/18-21.htm">Leviticus 18:21</a> And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.<a href="/leviticus/19-12.htm">Leviticus 19:12</a> And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.hallow<a href="/exodus/13-12.htm">Exodus 13:12</a> That thou shalt set apart unto the LORD all that openeth the matrix, and every firstling that cometh of a beast which thou hast; the males shall be the LORD'S.<a href="/exodus/28-38.htm">Exodus 28:38</a> And it shall be upon Aaron's forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD.<a href="/numbers/18-32.htm">Numbers 18:32</a> And ye shall bear no sin by reason of it, when ye have heaved from it the best of it: neither shall ye pollute the holy things of the children of Israel, lest ye die.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/21-24.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/leviticus/18-4.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-24.htm">Children</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-23.htm">Common</a> <a href="/exodus/32-29.htm">Dedicate</a> <a href="/exodus/28-38.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-23.htm">Hallow</a> <a href="/numbers/27-14.htm">Hallowing</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-23.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-24.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-24.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-7.htm">Make</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-21.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-23.htm">Pollute</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-23.htm">Profane</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-32.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-32.htm">Sacred</a> <a href="/leviticus/20-26.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/leviticus/20-26.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-17.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/leviticus/20-5.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/genesis/43-6.htm">Treat</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/22-4.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-18.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-3.htm">Children</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-9.htm">Common</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-2.htm">Dedicate</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-4.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-3.htm">Hallow</a> <a href="/numbers/27-14.htm">Hallowing</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-3.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-15.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/numbers/15-38.htm">Make</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-6.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-9.htm">Pollute</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-9.htm">Profane</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-23.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-6.htm">Sacred</a> <a href="/numbers/6-2.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-5.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-18.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/numbers/1-47.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/numbers/10-29.htm">Treat</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 22</div>1. <a href="/leviticus/22-1.htm">The priests in their uncleanness must abstain from the holy things</a> 6. <a href="/leviticus/22-6.htm">How they shall be cleansed</a> 10. <a href="/leviticus/22-10.htm">Who of the priest's house may eat of the holy things</a> 17. <a href="/leviticus/22-17.htm">The sacrifices must be without blemish</a> 26. <a href="/leviticus/22-26.htm">The age of the sacrifice</a> 29. <a href="/leviticus/22-29.htm">The law of eating the sacrifice of thanksgiving</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The priesthood was established in <a href="/exodus/28.htm">Exodus 28</a>, where Aaron and his sons were set apart for service in the tabernacle. This highlights the importance of the priestly role in maintaining the sanctity of worship and offerings.to treat with respect the sacred offerings The sacred offerings refer to the various sacrifices and gifts brought by the Israelites to the tabernacle. These offerings were a central part of Israelite worship, as outlined in Leviticus chapters 1-7. The priests were responsible for handling these offerings with reverence, ensuring that the worship of God was conducted in a manner that honored Him.that the Israelites have consecrated to Me The offerings were consecrated, meaning they were set apart for God. This reflects the broader biblical theme of holiness, where certain people, places, and things are dedicated to God’s service. The Israelites’ act of consecration was a physical demonstration of their devotion and obedience to God.so that they do not profane My holy name Profaning God’s name would occur if the offerings were mishandled or treated with contempt. This underscores the seriousness of the priests' duties and the need for purity in worship. The concept of God’s name being holy is echoed in the Ten Commandments (<a href="/exodus/20-7.htm">Exodus 20:7</a>) and throughout Scripture, emphasizing the reverence due to God.I am the LORD This statement serves as a reminder of God’s authority and identity. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) is significant, as it is God’s covenant name revealed to Moses in <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a>. It reinforces the relationship between God and Israel, and the expectation that His commands are to be followed because of who He is.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a> The first high priest of Israel, brother of Moses, and a key figure in the establishment of the priestly order. 2. <a href="/topical/a/aaron's_sons.htm">Aaron's Sons</a> The descendants of Aaron who served as priests, responsible for performing sacred duties in the Tabernacle. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The chosen people of God, who were commanded to bring offerings to the Lord as part of their covenant relationship. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sacred_offerings.htm">Sacred Offerings</a> These are the gifts and sacrifices brought by the Israelites to God, which were to be handled with utmost reverence. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant name of God, emphasizing His holiness and the importance of His name being honored.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god's_holiness.htm">Reverence for God's Holiness</a> The command to treat sacred offerings with respect underscores the holiness of God. As believers, we are called to approach God with reverence and awe, recognizing His sanctity in our worship and daily lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_priests.htm">The Role of Priests</a> Aaron and his sons were set apart to serve God and the community. Today, all believers are called to be a "royal priesthood," serving God and others with integrity and dedication. <a href="/topical/c/consecration_and_purity.htm">Consecration and Purity</a> The offerings were consecrated to God, symbolizing purity and dedication. Our lives, too, should be consecrated to God, reflecting His purity in our actions and thoughts. <a href="/topical/r/respect_for_god's_name.htm">Respect for God's Name</a> Profaning God's name is a serious offense. We must ensure that our words and actions honor God, reflecting His character to the world. <a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a> The Israelites' offerings were a communal act of worship. Similarly, our faith is lived out in community, where we support and hold each other accountable in our walk with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 22</a> <a href="/q/what_is_casting_lots_in_the_bible.htm">What does casting lots mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_poverty.htm">What is the Bible's view on poverty?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_lev_22_compare_to_nt_grace.htm">How do Leviticus 22’s rules compare with New Testament teachings on grace and accessibility for all believers?</a> <a href="/q/do_leviticus_22's_rules_seem_outdated_now.htm">Could Leviticus 22’s detailed purity regulations reflect historical or cultural practices now seen as scientifically or ethically questionable? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) Separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel.--As parts of the sacrifices offered by the Israelites belonged to the priests, they are here warned that (see <a href="/context/leviticus/7-20.htm" title="But the soul that eats of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, that pertain to the LORD, having his uncleanness on him, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.">Leviticus 7:20-21</a>) they are not to consider themselves absolutely entitled to them under all circumstances, and that there are times when they must abstain from them.In those things which they hallow unto me.--That is, in their treatment of the sacrifices which the children of Israel have consecrated and offered to the Lord. <a href="/commentaries/leviticus/22-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“Tell דַּבֵּ֨ר (dab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue Aaron אַהֲרֹ֜ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses and his sons בָּנָ֗יו (bā·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son to treat with respect וְיִנָּֽזְרוּ֙ (wə·yin·nā·zə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5144.htm">Strong's 5144: </a> To hold aloof, abstain, to set apart, devote the sacred offerings מִקָּדְשֵׁ֣י (miq·qā·ḏə·šê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the Israelites בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son have consecrated to Me, מַקְדִּשִׁ֛ים (maq·di·šîm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6942.htm">Strong's 6942: </a> To be set apart or consecrated so that they do not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no profane יְחַלְּל֖וּ (yə·ḥal·lə·lū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2490.htm">Strong's 2490: </a> To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play My holy קָדְשִׁ֑י (qāḏ·šî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity name. שֵׁ֣ם (šêm) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name I אֲנִ֥י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I am the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/22-2.htm">Leviticus 22:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/leviticus/22-2.htm">Leviticus 22:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/leviticus/22-2.htm">Leviticus 22:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/leviticus/22-2.htm">Leviticus 22:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/leviticus/22-2.htm">Leviticus 22:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/22-2.htm">Leviticus 22:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/22-2.htm">Leviticus 22:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/22-2.htm">Leviticus 22:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/22-2.htm">Leviticus 22:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/leviticus/22-2.htm">Leviticus 22:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-2.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 22:2 Tell Aaron and his sons to separate (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/22-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 22:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 22:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/22-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 22:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 22:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>