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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Leviticus 21:8

BSB

You are to regard him as holy, since he presents the food of your God. He shall be holy to you, because I the LORD am holy-I who set you apart.

AKJV

You shall sanctify him therefore; for he offers the bread of your God: he shall be holy to you: for I the LORD, which sanctify you, am holy.

CPDV

and they offer the bread of the presence. Therefore, let them be holy, for I also am holy: the Lord, who sanctifies them.

ERV

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.

NHEB

You shall sanctify him therefore; for he offers the bread of your God: he shall be holy to you: for I the LORD, who sanctify you, am holy.

SMT

And he consecrated him, for he bringing the bread of thy God: holy shall he be to thee: for I Jehovah consecrating you am holy,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 21:8

ThoushaltsanctifyH6942VerbhimthereforeforheofferethH7126VerbthebreadH3899Noun MasculineofthyGodH430Noun MasculineheshallbeholyH6918AdjectiveuntotheeforItheLORDH3068Proper NamewhichsanctifyH6942VerbyouamholyH6918Adjective

Commentary for Leviticus 21:8

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

Overview of Leviticus 21:8

Summary

Priestly sanctification reflects divine holiness

Event

Priestly sanctification commanded

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC