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Leviticus 22

Leviticus 22:15

Restrictions against the Unclean · Leviticus 22:1–16
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Translations

Modern
The priests must not profane the sacred offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD
Traditional
And they shall not profane the holy things of the children of Israel, which they offer unto the Lord;
Literal
And they shall not profane the holy things of the sons of Israel, which they offer to YHWH,
Latin
Nec contaminabunt sanctificata filiorum Israël, quæ offerunt Domino:

Original

Hebrew
English
The priests must not profane the sacred offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD

Notes

Leviticus 22:15

An Israelite who ate the “most holy” food meant only for priests as if it were ordinary food would profane it (treat it as unholy).

Leviticus 22:14–16

Like the rules for the guilt offering, a common person who accidentally ate the priestly portion had to repay 120 percent (see Leviticus 5:14–16). Yet, they did not need to offer a ram in this case.

Leviticus 21:1–22:33

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

Ancient Law Codes

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of

Topics

Priests: Special Laws Respecting: Restitution to be Made To, by Persons Ignorantly Eating of