1. Leviticus 22:32 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

How does the phrase “profane my holy name" function literarily?

Leviticus 22:32 (ESV)

32 And you shall not profane my holy name, that I may be sanctified among the people of Israel. I am the LORD who sanctifies you,

The phrase, profane my holy name functions as an inclusio within Leviticus 22:1–33. The phrase appears here and in Leviticus 22:2. This forms two bookends which frame the content of this chapter.

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