And ye shall bear no sin by reason of it, when ye have heaved from it the best of it: neither shall ye pollute the holy things of the children of Israel, lest ye die.
And you will not be guilty of sin because of it when you have offered the best portion from it. Don't treat the holy things of the Israelites as common or unclean, or you will die.
God is telling the Levites that if they give the best portion as their offering, they won't be guilty of wrongdoing, but they must treat Israel's holy offerings with proper respect or face death.
📚 Historical Context
In the wilderness wanderings of the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt, God assigned the Levites and priests specific roles in managing the tabernacle and its offerings, as they had no tribal land inheritance and relied on tithes for sustenance. This verse warns them that by faithfully presenting the best portions of the tithes to the Lord, they would avoid sin and the severe consequences of defiling holy things. It reflects the broader cultural emphasis on purity and the sacred separation of the priesthood in ancient Israelite society.
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