Translations
Modern
Then the LORD said to Moses,
Traditional
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
Literal
And YHWH spoke to Moses, saying,
Latin
Locutusque 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