Leviticus 21:15

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American King James Version (AKJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am Jehovah who sanctifieth him.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

And he may not make his seed unclean among his people, for I the Lord have made him holy.

Webster's Revision

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.'"

English Revised Version (ERV)

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

Definitions for Leviticus 21:15

Sanctify - To be sacred and set apart.

Barnes's Leviticus 21:15 Bible Commentary

Profane his seed - i. e. by a marriage which was not in keeping with the holiness of his office.

Wesley's Leviticus 21:15 Bible Commentary

21:15 I the Lord sanctify him - I have separated him from all other men for my immediate service, and therefore will not have that race corrupted.