Leviticus 22:32 Meaning and Explanation
“Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Israel must honor God's holy name and allow God to be hallowed—set apart as sacred—among the people.
The Context of Leviticus 22:32
God's holiness depends on Israel's obedience and honor toward his name.
What Does Leviticus 22:32 Mean?
The law's underlying concern emerges fully: protecting the holiness of God's name. Everything in the chapter—the rules about purity, acceptable animals, proper timing—serves this end. To profane God's name is to treat it as common or to act in ways that dishonor God before the people.
God promises to be 'hallowed among the children of Israel,' meaning God will be recognized and honored as holy and set apart. This requires Israel's participation: they keep the laws, maintain boundaries, and in doing so, they honor God's name and witness his holiness.
Leviticus 22:32 in the Original Language
hallowed (קָדַשׁ, qadosh) — set apart as sacred, made holy; to honor as sacred.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 22:32
What does Leviticus 22:32 mean?
Israel must honor God's holy name and allow God to be hallowed—set apart as sacred—among the people.
What is the context of Leviticus 22:32?
God's holiness depends on Israel's obedience and honor toward his name.