Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not profane my holy name, for I must be acknowledged as holy by the Israelites. I am the LORD, who made you holy New Living Translation Do not bring shame on my holy name, for I will display my holiness among the people of Israel. I am the LORD who makes you holy. English Standard Version And you shall not profane my holy name, that I may be sanctified among the people of Israel. I am the LORD who sanctifies you, Berean Standard Bible You must not profane My holy name. I must be acknowledged as holy among the Israelites. I am the LORD who sanctifies you, King James Bible Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you, New King James Version You shall not profane My holy name, but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel. I am the LORD who sanctifies you, New American Standard Bible “And you shall not profane My holy name, but I will be sanctified among the sons of Israel; I am the LORD who sanctifies you, NASB 1995 “You shall not profane My holy name, but I will be sanctified among the sons of Israel; I am the LORD who sanctifies you, NASB 1977 “And you shall not profane My holy name, but I will be sanctified among the sons of Israel: I am the LORD who sanctifies you, Legacy Standard Bible “And you shall not profane My holy name, but I will be treated as holy among the sons of Israel; I am Yahweh who makes you holy, Amplified Bible “You shall not profane My holy name [using it to honor an idol, or treating it with irreverence or contempt or as a byword]; but I will be sanctified (set apart as holy) among the Israelites. I am the LORD, who sanctifies and declares you holy, Christian Standard Bible You must not profane my holy name; I must be treated as holy among the Israelites. I am the LORD who sets you apart, Holman Christian Standard Bible You must not profane My holy name; I must be treated as holy among the Israelites. I am Yahweh who sets you apart, American Standard Version And ye shall not profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am Jehovah who halloweth you, English Revised Version And ye shall not profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you, GOD'S WORD® Translation Never dishonor my holy name. I will show my holiness among the Israelites. I am the LORD, who sets you apart as holy. Good News Translation Do not bring disgrace on my holy name; all the people of Israel must acknowledge me to be holy. I am the LORD and I make you holy; International Standard Version "You are not to defile my sacred name, because I've been set apart in the midst of the Israelis. Furthermore, I am the LORD, who sets you apart— Majority Standard Bible You must not profane My holy name. I must be acknowledged as holy among the Israelites. I am the LORD who sanctifies you, NET Bible You must not profane my holy name, and I will be sanctified in the midst of the Israelites. I am the LORD who sanctifies you, New Heart English Bible You shall not profane my holy name, but I will be made holy among the children of Israel. I am the LORD who makes you holy, Webster's Bible Translation Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD who hallow you, World English Bible You shall not profane my holy name, but I will be made holy among the children of Israel. I am Yahweh who makes you holy, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you do not defile My holy Name, and I have been hallowed in the midst of the sons of Israel; I [am] YHWH, sanctifying you, Young's Literal Translation and ye do not pollute My holy name, and I have been hallowed in the midst of the sons of Israel; I am Jehovah, sanctifying you, Smith's Literal Translation And ye did not profane my holy name; I was consecrated in the midst of the sons of Israel: I Jehovah consecrating you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleProfane not my holy name, that I may be sanctified in the midst of the children of Israel. I am the Lord who sanctify you, Catholic Public Domain Version Do not pollute my holy name, so that I may be sanctified in the midst of the sons of Israel. I am the Lord, who sanctifies you, New American Bible Do not profane my holy name, that in the midst of the Israelites I may be hallowed. I, the LORD, make you holy, New Revised Standard Version You shall not profane my holy name, that I may be sanctified among the people of Israel: I am the LORD; I sanctify you, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNeither shall you profane my holy name, which is holy among the children of Israel; I am the LORD who sanctifies you, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you shall not pollute the Name of my holiness which is hallowed among the children of Israel; I AM LORD JEHOVAH who hallows you. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And ye shall not profane My holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD who hallow you, Brenton Septuagint Translation And ye shall not profane the name of the Holy One, and I will be sanctified in the midst of the children of Israel. I am the Lord that sanctifies you, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Worthy Offerings…31You are to keep My commandments and practice them. I am the LORD. 32You must not profane My holy name. I must be acknowledged as holy among the Israelites. I am the LORD who sanctifies you, 33who brought you out of the land of Egypt to be your God. I am the LORD.”… Cross References Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain. Isaiah 8:13 The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded. Ezekiel 36:23 I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes. Numbers 20:12 But the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust Me to show My holiness in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this assembly into the land that I have given them.” Malachi 1:11-12 For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “But you profane it when you say, ‘The table of the Lord is defiled, and as for its fruit, its food is contemptible.’ 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, Matthew 6:9 So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. John 17:6 I have revealed Your name to those You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. Ezekiel 20:41 When I bring you from the peoples and gather you from the lands to which you have been scattered, I will accept you as a pleasing aroma. And I will show My holiness through you in the sight of the nations. Isaiah 29:23 For when he sees his children around him, the work of My hands, they will honor My name, they will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and they will stand in awe of the God of Israel. 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. Romans 2:24 As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.” Deuteronomy 32:51 For at the waters of Meribah-kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin, both of you broke faith with Me among the Israelites by failing to treat Me as holy in their presence. Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Treasury of Scripture Neither shall you profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you, Leviticus 22:2 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. Leviticus 18:21 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. I will Leviticus 10:3 Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace. Isaiah 5:16 But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness. Luke 11:2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. hallow you Leviticus 22:16 Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the LORD do sanctify them. Leviticus 20:8 And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD which sanctify you. Leviticus 21:8 Thou shalt sanctify him therefore; for he offereth the bread of thy God: he shall be holy unto thee: for I the LORD, which sanctify you, am holy. Jump to Previous Acknowledged Children Common Hallow Hallowed Halloweth Holy Israel Israelites Kept Makes Pollute Profane Sanctified Sanctifies Sanctify Sanctifying YouJump to Next Acknowledged Children Common Hallow Hallowed Halloweth Holy Israel Israelites Kept Makes Pollute Profane Sanctified Sanctifies Sanctify Sanctifying YouLeviticus 22 1. The priests in their uncleanness must abstain from the holy things6. How they shall be cleansed 10. Who of the priest's house may eat of the holy things 17. The sacrifices must be without blemish 26. The age of the sacrifice 29. The law of eating the sacrifice of thanksgiving You must not profane My holy name. This command emphasizes the importance of reverence for God's name, which represents His character and authority. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a name was more than a label; it embodied the essence of a person. To profane God's name meant to treat it with disrespect or irreverence, which was a serious offense. This command is echoed in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:7), where taking the Lord's name in vain is prohibited. The Israelites were called to be a holy people, set apart for God, and their actions were to reflect His holiness. This principle is reiterated in the New Testament, where believers are urged to live in a way that honors God (1 Peter 1:15-16). I must be acknowledged as holy among the Israelites. I am the LORD who sanctifies you, Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, to whom the laws and commandments in Leviticus were given. They were called to be holy and set apart from other nations. 2. The Priests The descendants of Aaron, responsible for maintaining the sanctity of the tabernacle and the offerings made to God. They played a crucial role in upholding the holiness of God's name. 3. The Tabernacle The dwelling place of God among His people during their journey through the wilderness. It was the center of worship and the place where sacrifices were offered. 4. Moses The leader of the Israelites and the mediator between God and His people. He received the laws and commandments from God and communicated them to the Israelites. 5. God (Yahweh) The one true God who delivered the Israelites from Egypt and established a covenant with them. He is holy and commands His people to honor His name. Teaching Points Reverence for God's NameGod's name is to be revered and honored. As believers, we are called to reflect His holiness in our words and actions, ensuring that we do not profane His name. Holiness in Daily Life Just as the Israelites were called to be holy, Christians today are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness. This involves setting ourselves apart from worldly practices and living according to God's standards. The Role of Obedience Obedience to God's commands is a demonstration of our respect for His holiness. By following His statutes, we honor His name and show our commitment to His covenant. The Importance of Worship Worship is not just a ritual but a way of life. Our worship should be characterized by a deep respect for God's holiness and a desire to glorify His name in all that we do. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You must notוְלֹ֤א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no profane תְחַלְּלוּ֙ (ṯə·ḥal·lə·lū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 2490: To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play My holy קָדְשִׁ֔י (qāḏ·šî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity name. שֵׁ֣ם (šêm) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name I must be acknowledged as holy וְנִ֨קְדַּשְׁתִּ֔י (wə·niq·daš·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated among בְּת֖וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the Israelites. בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son I אֲנִ֥י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel who sanctifies you, מְקַדִּשְׁכֶֽם׃ (mə·qad·diš·ḵem) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated Links Leviticus 22:32 NIVLeviticus 22:32 NLT Leviticus 22:32 ESV Leviticus 22:32 NASB Leviticus 22:32 KJV Leviticus 22:32 BibleApps.com Leviticus 22:32 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 22:32 Chinese Bible Leviticus 22:32 French Bible Leviticus 22:32 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 22:32 You shall not profane my holy name (Le Lv Lev.) |
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