Leviticus 21:15

Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the LORD do sanctify him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Leviticus 21:15

BSB

so that he does not defile his offspring among his people, for I am the LORD who sanctifies him."

AKJV

Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the LORD do sanctify him.

CPDV

He shall not mingle the stock of his family with the common people of his nation. For I am the Lord, who sanctifies him.

ERV

And he shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am the LORD which sanctify him.

NHEB

He shall not profane his offspring among his people: for I am the LORD who sanctifies him.'"

SMT

And he shall not profane his seed among his people; for I Jehovah consecrating him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 21:15

NeithershallheprofaneH2490VerbhisseedH2233Noun MasculineamonghispeopleH5971Noun MasculineforItheLORDH3068Proper NamedosanctifyH6942Verbhim

Commentary for Leviticus 21:15

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Leviticus 21:15

Summary

High priest must not defile his offspring through people

Event

Hereditary purity mandate

Estimated Time Period

c. 1450 BC