Leviticus 22:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And they shall not profane the holy things of the children of Israel, which they offer unto the LORD;

Complete Jewish Bible:

They are not to profane the holy things of the people of Isra'el that they have set apart for ADONAI

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

And they shall not profane the holy things of the children of Israel, which they offer unto Jehovah,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And they shall not profane^{H2490} the holy things^{H6944} of the children^{H1121} of Israel^{H3478}, which they offer^{H7311} unto the LORD^{H3068};

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Commentary for Leviticus 22:15

1. Themes of Leviticus 22:15:
- Holiness and Respect for Sacred Offerings: The verse emphasizes the importance of treating sacred offerings with reverence, ensuring that they are not profaned or treated as common.
- Proper Treatment of Offerings: It underscores the need for the priests (the "children of Israel" in this context) to handle the offerings in a manner that honors God.
- Separation of the Sacred and the Profane: The instruction is part of a larger theme in Leviticus that distinguishes between the holy and the common, requiring Israelites to maintain this distinction in their religious practices.

2. Historical Context:
- Leviticus is part of the Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, traditionally attributed to Moses. It contains laws and instructions given to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt, while they were in the wilderness.
- The book is set within the context of establishing the ritual and moral practices for the nation of Israel, including the roles and responsibilities of the priests (Aaron and his sons) in the tabernacle (the portable sanctuary used during the wilderness period).
- Leviticus 22:15 specifically fits into the section of the book that deals with the regulations for sacrificial offerings, detailing who may eat them and under what conditions, to ensure the sanctity of the offerings made to God.

In summary, Leviticus 22:15 reflects the broader themes of holiness and proper worship in the context of Israel's priestly regulations, which were crucial for maintaining the sacred relationship between God and His people during their formative years as a nation.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H2490
   There are 131 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָלַל
   Transliteration: châlal
   Pronunciation: khaw-lal'
   Description: a primitive root (compare חָלָה); also denominative (from חָלִיל); properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by an 'opening wedge'); to play (the flute); begin ([idiom] men began), defile, [idiom] break, defile, [idiom] eat (as common things), [idiom] first, [idiom] gather the grape thereof, [idiom] take inheritance, pipe, player on instruments, pollute, (cast as) profane (self), prostitute, slay (slain), sorrow, stain, wound.
   
2. Strong's Number: H6944
   There are 382 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קֹדֶשׁ
   Transliteration: qôdesh
   Pronunciation: ko'-desh
   Description: from קָדַשׁ; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity; consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3478
   There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
   Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
   Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
   Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.
   
5. Strong's Number: H7311
   There are 185 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רוּם
   Transliteration: rûwm
   Pronunciation: room
   Description: a primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively); bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.