Charles Ellicott Commentary Leviticus 22:31

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Leviticus 22:31

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Leviticus 22:31

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Therefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them: I am Jehovah." — Leviticus 22:31 (ASV)

Therefore shall ye keep my commandments. —Better, and you shall keep my commandments. The law about the priests and sacrifices now concludes with an appeal to both the priests and the people to faithfully observe these commandments.

Neither shall ye profane my holy name. —Better, and you shall not profane. The rendering of the conjunctives, both in the former verse and in this, by “therefore” and “neither,” as is done in the Authorized Version, is not only unnecessary but mars the simple and dignified style of the original. For the manner in which God's name is profaned when His commandments are violated, see Leviticus 18:21.