Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you,
Do not treat my holy name as something ordinary or worthless; instead, I will be honored as holy among the people of Israel. I am the LORD who makes you holy.
God is telling His people not to dishonor His name, but to treat Him as holy, because He is the one who makes them holy.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from God's instructions to the Israelites about maintaining proper reverence in their worship and daily lives. As a newly freed nation from Egypt, the Israelites were learning how to live as God's chosen people, distinct from the pagan nations around them. God was establishing the principle that His holiness should be reflected in how His people speak of Him and live their lives.
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