Leviticus 21:15 web — He shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am Yahweh who sanctifies him.'"

World English Bible

"He shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am Yahweh who sanctifies him.'""

— Leviticus 21:15, World English Bible

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Leviticus 21 — Context

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neither shall he go out of the sanctuary, nor profane the sanctuary of his God; for the crown of the anointing oil of his God is upon him. I am Yahweh.

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"'He shall take a wife in her virginity.

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A widow, or one divorced, or a woman who has been defiled, or a prostitute, these he shall not marry: but a virgin of his own people shall he take as a wife.

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He shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am Yahweh who sanctifies him.'"

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Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

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"Say to Aaron, 'None of your seed throughout their generations who has a blemish, may approach to offer the bread of his God.

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For whatever man he is that has a blemish, he shall not draw near: a blind man, or a lame, or he who has a flat nose, or any deformity,

Leviticus 21:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 21:15 say?
Leviticus 21:15 in the World English Bible reads: “He shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am Yahweh who sanctifies him.'"”
Where is Leviticus 21:15 in the Bible?
Leviticus 21:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 21, verse 15.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 21:15.
What translation should I read Leviticus 21:15 in?
Leviticus 21:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 21:15?
Leviticus 21:15 reads (WEB): “He shall not profane his seed among his people: for I am Yahweh who sanctifies him.'"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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