Translations
Modern
Then the LORD said to Moses,
Traditional
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
Literal
And YHWH spoke to Moses, saying,
Latin
Locutus quoque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens:
Original
Hebrew
English
Then the LORD said to Moses,
Notes
This section, which discusses priestly rules, six times repeats the phrase I am the Lord who sanctifies (Leviticus 21:15, 23; 22:9, 16, 32; see also 21:8). These words emphasize the link between God's holiness and the holiness expected of priests. This extended to all of Israel (see 8:10; 11:44–45; 19:2). The text specifically addresses priests in 21:1–22:16, while including both clergy and common people in 22:17–33.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of
Topics
Priests: Special Laws Respecting: While Unclean Could not Perform Any Service