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the Week of Proper 16 / Ordinary 21
the Week of Proper 16 / Ordinary 21
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Good News Translation
Leviticus 21:15
Otherwise, his children, who ought to be holy, will be ritually unclean. I am the Lord and I have set him apart as the High Priest."
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Hebrew Names Version
He shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am the LORD who sanctifies him.
He shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am the LORD who sanctifies him.
King James Version
Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the Lord do sanctify him.
Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the Lord do sanctify him.
Lexham English Bible
And he shall not profane his offspring among his people, because I am Yahweh, who consecrates him.'"
And he shall not profane his offspring among his people, because I am Yahweh, who consecrates him.'"
New Century Version
so the people will respect his children as his own. I am the Lord . I have set the high priest apart for his special job.'"
so the people will respect his children as his own. I am the Lord . I have set the high priest apart for his special job.'"
New English Translation
He must not profane his children among his people, for I am the Lord who sanctifies him.'"
He must not profane his children among his people, for I am the Lord who sanctifies him.'"
Amplified Bible
so that he will not profane or dishonor his children among his people; for I am the LORD who sanctifies the high priest.'"
so that he will not profane or dishonor his children among his people; for I am the LORD who sanctifies the high priest.'"
New American Standard Bible
so that he will not profane his children among his people; for I am the LORD who sanctifies him.'"
so that he will not profane his children among his people; for I am the LORD who sanctifies him.'"
Geneva Bible (1587)
Neyther shall he defile his seede among his people: for I am the Lorde which sanctifie him.
Neyther shall he defile his seede among his people: for I am the Lorde which sanctifie him.
Legacy Standard Bible
so that he will not profane his seed among his people; for I am Yahweh who makes him holy.'"
so that he will not profane his seed among his people; for I am Yahweh who makes him holy.'"
Contemporary English Version
In this way, your descendants will be qualified to serve me. Remember—I am the Lord , and I have chosen you.
In this way, your descendants will be qualified to serve me. Remember—I am the Lord , and I have chosen you.
Complete Jewish Bible
and not disqualify his descendants among his people; because I am Adonai , who makes him holy.'"
and not disqualify his descendants among his people; because I am Adonai , who makes him holy.'"
Darby Translation
And he shall not profane his seed among his peoples; for I am Jehovah who do hallow him.
And he shall not profane his seed among his peoples; for I am Jehovah who do hallow him.
Easy-to-Read Version
In this way people will show respect for his children. I, the Lord , have separated the high priest for his special work."
In this way people will show respect for his children. I, the Lord , have separated the high priest for his special work."
English Standard Version
that he may not profane his offspring among his people, for I am the Lord who sanctifies him."
that he may not profane his offspring among his people, for I am the Lord who sanctifies him."
George Lamsa Translation
Neither shall he profane his descendants among his people; for I am the LORD who sanctifies him.
Neither shall he profane his descendants among his people; for I am the LORD who sanctifies him.
Christian Standard Bible®
so that he does not corrupt his bloodline among his people, for I am the Lord who sets him apart.”
so that he does not corrupt his bloodline among his people, for I am the Lord who sets him apart.”
Literal Translation
and he shall not pollute his seed among his people; for I am Jehovah who sanctifies him.
and he shall not pollute his seed among his people; for I am Jehovah who sanctifies him.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
yt he vnhalowe not his sede amonge his people. For I am ye LORDE, which sanctifie him.
yt he vnhalowe not his sede amonge his people. For I am ye LORDE, which sanctifie him.
American Standard Version
And he shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am Jehovah who sanctifieth him.
And he shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am Jehovah who sanctifieth him.
Bible in Basic English
And he may not make his seed unclean among his people, for I the Lord have made him holy.
And he may not make his seed unclean among his people, for I the Lord have made him holy.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Neither shal he defile his seede among his people: for I am the Lorde whiche sanctifie hym.
Neither shal he defile his seede among his people: for I am the Lorde whiche sanctifie hym.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And he shall not profane his seed among his people; for I am the LORD who sanctify him.
And he shall not profane his seed among his people; for I am the LORD who sanctify him.
King James Version (1611)
Neither shal he prophane his seed among his people: for I the Lord doe sanctifie him.
Neither shal he prophane his seed among his people: for I the Lord doe sanctifie him.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And he shall not profane his seed among his people: I am the Lord that sanctifies him.
And he shall not profane his seed among his people: I am the Lord that sanctifies him.
English Revised Version
And he shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am the LORD which sanctify him.
And he shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am the LORD which sanctify him.
Berean Standard Bible
so that he does not defile his offspring among his people, for I am the LORD who sanctifies him.'"
so that he does not defile his offspring among his people, for I am the LORD who sanctifies him.'"
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
medle he not the generacioun of his kyn to the comyn puple of his folk, for Y am the Lord, that `halewe hym.
medle he not the generacioun of his kyn to the comyn puple of his folk, for Y am the Lord, that `halewe hym.
Young's Literal Translation
and he doth not pollute his seed among his people; for I [am] Jehovah, sanctifying him.'
and he doth not pollute his seed among his people; for I [am] Jehovah, sanctifying him.'
Update Bible Version
And he shall not profane his seed among his relatives: for I am Yahweh who sanctifies him.
And he shall not profane his seed among his relatives: for I am Yahweh who sanctifies him.
Webster's Bible Translation
Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the LORD do sanctify him.
Neither shall he profane his seed among his people: for I the LORD do sanctify him.
World English Bible
He shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am Yahweh who sanctifies him.
He shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am Yahweh who sanctifies him.
New King James Version
Nor shall he profane his posterity among his people, for I the LORD sanctify him."'
Nor shall he profane his posterity among his people, for I the LORD sanctify him."'
New Living Translation
so that he will not dishonor his descendants among his clan, for I am the Lord who makes him holy."
so that he will not dishonor his descendants among his clan, for I am the Lord who makes him holy."
New Life Bible
By doing this he will not sin against his children among his people. For I am the Lord Who makes him holy.'"
By doing this he will not sin against his children among his people. For I am the Lord Who makes him holy.'"
New Revised Standard
that he may not profane his offspring among his kin; for I am the Lord ; I sanctify him.
that he may not profane his offspring among his kin; for I am the Lord ; I sanctify him.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So shall he not profane his seed, among his kinsfolk, - For I - Yahweh, do hallow him.
So shall he not profane his seed, among his kinsfolk, - For I - Yahweh, do hallow him.
Douay-Rheims Bible
He shall not mingle the stock of his kindred with the common people of this nation: for I am the Lord who sanctify him.
He shall not mingle the stock of his kindred with the common people of this nation: for I am the Lord who sanctify him.
Revised Standard Version
that he may not profane his children among his people; for I am the LORD who sanctify him."
that he may not profane his children among his people; for I am the LORD who sanctify him."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
so that he will not profane his offspring among his people; for I am the LORD who sanctifies him.'"
so that he will not profane his offspring among his people; for I am the LORD who sanctifies him.'"
Contextual Overview
10 "The High Priest has had the anointing oil poured on his head and has been consecrated to wear the priestly garments, so he must not leave his hair uncombed or tear his clothes to show that he is in mourning. 11He has been dedicated to me and is not to make himself ritually unclean nor is he to defile my sacred Tent by leaving it and entering a house where there is a dead person, even if it is his own father or mother. 13 He shall marry a virgin, 14 not a widow or a divorced woman or a woman who has been a prostitute. He shall marry only a virgin from his own clan. 15 Otherwise, his children, who ought to be holy, will be ritually unclean. I am the Lord and I have set him apart as the High Priest."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
profane: Genesis 18:19, Ezra 2:62, Ezra 9:2, Nehemiah 13:23-29, Malachi 2:11, Malachi 2:15, Romans 11:16, 1 Corinthians 7:14
for I the: Leviticus 21:8
Reciprocal: Exodus 29:44 - sanctify also Leviticus 10:3 - I will be Leviticus 22:32 - hallow you Ezekiel 20:12 - I am Malachi 2:8 - ye have corrupted
Cross-References
Genesis 21:1
The Lord blessed Sarah, as he had promised,
The Lord blessed Sarah, as he had promised,
Genesis 21:3
Abraham named him Isaac,
Abraham named him Isaac,
Genesis 21:14
Early the next morning Abraham gave Hagar some food and a leather bag full of water. He put the child on her back and sent her away. She left and wandered about in the wilderness of Beersheba.
Early the next morning Abraham gave Hagar some food and a leather bag full of water. He put the child on her back and sent her away. She left and wandered about in the wilderness of Beersheba.
Genesis 21:22
At that time Abimelech went with Phicol, the commander of his army, and said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do.
At that time Abimelech went with Phicol, the commander of his army, and said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do.
Genesis 21:25
Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well which the servants of Abimelech had seized.
Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well which the servants of Abimelech had seized.
2 Kings 3:9
So King Joram and the kings of Judah and Edom set out. After marching seven days, they ran out of water, and there was none left for the men or the pack animals.
So King Joram and the kings of Judah and Edom set out. After marching seven days, they ran out of water, and there was none left for the men or the pack animals.
Psalms 63:1
O God, you are my God, and I long for you. My whole being desires you; like a dry, worn-out, and waterless land, my soul is thirsty for you.
O God, you are my God, and I long for you. My whole being desires you; like a dry, worn-out, and waterless land, my soul is thirsty for you.
Isaiah 44:12
The metalworker takes a piece of metal and works with it over a fire. His strong arm swings a hammer to pound the metal into shape. As he works, he gets hungry, thirsty, and tired.
The metalworker takes a piece of metal and works with it over a fire. His strong arm swings a hammer to pound the metal into shape. As he works, he gets hungry, thirsty, and tired.
Jeremiah 14:3
The rich people send their servants for water; they go to the cisterns, but find no water; they come back with their jars empty. Discouraged and confused, they hide their faces.
The rich people send their servants for water; they go to the cisterns, but find no water; they come back with their jars empty. Discouraged and confused, they hide their faces.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Neither shall he profane his seed among his people,.... By marrying any such persons, whereby his children, born of them, would lie under disgrace, and be unfit to succeed him in the priesthood, or by marrying among mean persons, or by marrying them to such as were unlawful, and would be a disparagement to them:
for I the Lord do sanctify him; separate him from all others, to the high and sacred office of the high priesthood, and am concerned for his honour and holiness; and therefore it became him to observe these laws and rules, and abstain from such disagreeable marriages.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Profane his seed - i. e. by a marriage which was not in keeping with the holiness of his office.
