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You shall not profane my holy name; but I will be made holy among the children of Israel: I am Yahweh who makes you holy,
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Hallowing vs. Profaning
Commentators explain that to "profane" God's name is not just about cursing, but about corrupting worship with human inventions or disobeying His commands. Conversely, to "hallow" God's name means to revere Him through pure, sincere worship and faithful obedience to His instructions, keeping His worship free from any man-made corruption.
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Leviticus
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16th Century
Protestant
Neither shall you profane. In forbidding the profanation of His name, He confirms in other words the preceding sentiment, thereby guarding…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Neither shall you profane my holy name By transgressing the laws of God, particularly by offering blemished sacrific…
Presbyterian
In this chapter, we have various laws concerning the priests and sacrifices, all for preserving the honour of the sanctuary. Let us recollect with …
