Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Tell Aaron and his sons to treat with respect the sacred offerings the Israelites consecrate to me, so they will not profane my holy name. I am the LORD. New Living Translation “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. English Standard Version “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. Berean Standard Bible “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. Berean Literal Bible “Speak to Aaron and his sons, and they shall be separated from the holy things of the sons of Israel, lest they profane My holy name that they dedicate to Me. I am YHWH. King James Bible 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. New King James Version “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. New American Standard Bible “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. NASB 1995 “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. NASB 1977 “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. Legacy Standard Bible “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. Amplified Bible “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. Berean Annotated Bible “Tell Aaron (light bringer) and his sons to treat with respect the sacred offerings that the Israelites (God prevails) have consecrated to Me, so that they do not profane My holy name. I am the LORD {YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible “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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version 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. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation "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. Good News Translation 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. International Standard Version "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. NET Bible "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. New Heart English Bible "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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“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. World English Bible “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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“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. Berean Literal Bible “Speak to Aaron and his sons, and they shall be separated from the holy things of the sons of Israel, lest they profane My holy name that they dedicate to Me. I am YHWH. Young's Literal Translation 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. Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSpeak 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible 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. New Revised Standard Version 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSay 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, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “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. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Speak 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Restrictions Against the Unclean1Then the LORD said to Moses, 2“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. 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.… Cross References Tell Aaron and his sons Exodus 28:1 “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. Numbers 18:7 But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.” to treat with respect the sacred offerings Numbers 18:8 Then the LORD said to Aaron, “Behold, I have put you in charge of My offerings. As for all the sacred offerings of the Israelites, I have given them to you and your sons as a portion and a permanent statute. Leviticus 21:6 They must be holy to their God and not profane the name of their God. Because they present to the LORD the food offerings, the food of their God, they must be holy. that the Israelites have consecrated to Me, Numbers 18:19 All the holy offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD I give to you and to your sons and daughters as a permanent statute. It is a permanent covenant of salt before the LORD for you and your offspring.” Leviticus 27:30 Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. so that they do not profane My holy name. Ezekiel 20:39 And as for you, O house of Israel, this is what the Lord GOD says: Go and serve your idols, every one of you. But afterward, you will surely listen to Me, and you will no longer defile My holy name with your gifts and idols. Leviticus 19:12 You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD. I am the LORD. Exodus 6:2 God also told Moses, “I am the LORD. Leviticus 19:37 You must keep all My statutes and all My ordinances and follow them. I am the LORD.” Numbers 18:32 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.’” Numbers 18:1-7 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. … Exodus 28:43 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. Exodus 19:22 Even the priests who approach the LORD must consecrate themselves, or the LORD will break out against them.” Numbers 18:5 And you shall attend to the duties of the sanctuary and of the altar, so that wrath may not fall on the Israelites again. Ezekiel 44:6-9 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.’ … Treasury of Scripture 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. Leviticus 22:3-6 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… Leviticus 15:31 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. Numbers 6:3-8 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… Leviticus 22:32 Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you, 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. Leviticus 19:12 And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD. hallow Exodus 13:12 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. Exodus 28:38 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. Numbers 18:32 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. Jump to Previous Aaron Careful Children Common Dedicate Gifts Hallow Hallowing Holy Israel Israelites Make Offerings Pollute Profane Respect Sacred Separate Separated Speak Themselves TreatJump to Next Aaron Careful Children Common Dedicate Gifts Hallow Hallowing Holy Israel Israelites Make Offerings Pollute Profane Respect Sacred Separate Separated Speak Themselves TreatLeviticus 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 Tell Aaron and his sons This directive is specifically addressed to Aaron and his sons, who were the appointed priests. The priesthood was established in Exodus 28, 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 that the Israelites have consecrated to Me so that they do not profane My holy name I am the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. AaronThe first high priest of Israel, brother of Moses, and a key figure in the establishment of the priestly order. 2. Aaron's Sons The descendants of Aaron who served as priests, responsible for performing sacred duties in the Tabernacle. 3. Israelites The chosen people of God, who were commanded to bring offerings to the Lord as part of their covenant relationship. 4. Sacred Offerings These are the gifts and sacrifices brought by the Israelites to God, which were to be handled with utmost reverence. 5. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His holiness and the importance of His name being honored. Teaching Points Reverence for God's HolinessThe 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. The Role of Priests 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. Consecration and Purity 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. Respect for God's Name Profaning God's name is a serious offense. We must ensure that our words and actions honor God, reflecting His character to the world. Community Responsibility 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 22:2?2. How does Leviticus 22:2 emphasize the importance of holiness among the priests? 3. What does "treat with respect" mean in the context of Leviticus 22:2? 4. How can we apply the concept of holiness from Leviticus 22:2 today? 5. What connections exist between Leviticus 22:2 and New Testament teachings on holiness? 6. How does Leviticus 22:2 guide us in respecting sacred things in worship? 7. What does Leviticus 22:2 reveal about God's expectations for the priests' conduct and holiness? 8. How does Leviticus 22:2 emphasize the importance of respecting sacred offerings? 9. Why is it crucial for priests to avoid defiling God's holy name according to Leviticus 22:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 22? 11. What does casting lots mean in the Bible? 12. What is the Bible's view on poverty? 13. How do Leviticus 22’s rules compare with New Testament teachings on grace and accessibility for all believers? 14. Could Leviticus 22’s detailed purity regulations reflect historical or cultural practices now seen as scientifically or ethically questionable? What Does Leviticus 22:2 Mean Tell Aaron and his sonsGod addresses the priests first because they carry unique responsibility for representing Him to the people (Exodus 28:1; Numbers 18:1). • The priesthood was not a human invention but a divine appointment; handling holy things demanded holy lives (Hebrews 5:4). • Spiritual leadership today carries the same weight—teachers are judged more strictly (James 3:1). • When leaders revere God, they model reverence for the whole congregation. to treat with respect the sacred offerings The offerings already belong to the Lord; priests are custodians, not owners (Malachi 1:6–8). • “Treat with respect” calls for careful obedience—no shortcuts, indifference, or personal gain (1 Samuel 2:12–17). • Reverence includes proper handling, storage, and distribution of what is holy (Leviticus 7:19–21). • New-covenant believers bring “spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 2:5). We guard our worship from distraction, routine, or self-promotion. that the Israelites have consecrated to Me Offerings come from the people’s labor yet are set apart exclusively for God (Deuteronomy 26:10). • Consecration means separation from common use; once given, the gift is God’s alone (Exodus 25:2). • Our bodies are “a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God” (Romans 12:1). The Lord decides how His gifts are used. so that they do not profane My holy name Profaning God’s name happens when holy things are treated as ordinary or dishonored (Leviticus 10:1-3). • God’s reputation among the nations rests on how His people handle His holiness (Ezekiel 36:20-23). • Jesus taught us to pray, “Hallowed be Your name” (Matthew 6:9), showing continuity of this priority. • In the New Testament, careless participation in the Lord’s Supper brings judgment (1 Corinthians 11:27-29)—the same principle in action. I am the LORD The command ends with God’s covenant name, grounding every instruction in His unchanging character (Leviticus 11:44). • “I am the LORD” asserts absolute authority; obedience is not negotiable (John 14:15). • Because He redeems and sustains us, reverence is our grateful response (Leviticus 19:37). summary Leviticus 22:2 calls priests—and by extension all God’s people—to guard the holiness of worship. Leaders must handle what belongs to God with the utmost respect, preventing anything that would drag His name through the mud. Offerings consecrated by the congregation remain holy because the Lord Himself claims them. Our attitude and actions toward sacred things either honor or profane His name. Remembering “I am the LORD” moves us from casual familiarity to reverent obedience, ensuring that every act of worship magnifies His holiness before a watching world. (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 Leviticus 7:20-21) 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. Hebrew “Tellדַּבֵּ֨ר (dab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Aaron אַהֲרֹ֜ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses and his sons בָּנָ֗יו (bā·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son to treat with respect וְיִנָּֽזְרוּ֙ (wə·yin·nā·zə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5144: To hold aloof, abstain, to set apart, devote the sacred offerings מִקָּדְשֵׁ֣י (miq·qā·ḏə·šê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the Israelites בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son have consecrated to Me, מַקְדִּשִׁ֛ים (maq·di·šîm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated so that they do not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no profane יְחַלְּל֖וּ (yə·ḥal·lə·lū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2490: 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 Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity name. שֵׁ֣ם (šêm) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name I אֲנִ֥י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Leviticus 22:2 NIVLeviticus 22:2 NLT Leviticus 22:2 ESV Leviticus 22:2 NASB Leviticus 22:2 KJV Leviticus 22:2 BibleApps.com Leviticus 22:2 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 22:2 Chinese Bible Leviticus 22:2 French Bible Leviticus 22:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 22:2 Tell Aaron and his sons to separate (Le Lv Lev.) |
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