Leviticus 22:16
Leviticus 22:16 in Multiple Translations
by allowing the people to eat the sacred offerings and thus to bear the punishment for guilt. For I am the LORD who sanctifies them.”
Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the LORD do sanctify them.
and so cause them to bear the iniquity that bringeth guilt, when they eat their holy things: for I am Jehovah who sanctifieth them.
So causing sin to come on them when they take their holy things for food: I am the Lord who make them holy.
by allowing the people to eat them and in so doing take upon themselves the punishment for guilt. For I am the Lord who makes them holy.”
Neither cause the people to beare the iniquitie of their trespas, while they eate their holy thing: for I the Lord do halowe them.
nor have caused them to bear the iniquity of the guilt-offering in their eating their holy things; for I [am] Jehovah, sanctifying them.'
and so cause them to bear the iniquity that brings guilt when they eat their holy things; for I am the LORD who sanctifies them.’”
Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the LORD do sanctify them.
Lest perhaps they bear the iniquity of their trespass, when they shall have eaten the sanctified things. I am the Lord who sanctify them.
by allowing those who are not priests to eat any of those offerings. If they did that, they would become guilty and must make a payment. I am Yahweh, the one who causes those offerings to be sacred.”
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Leviticus 22:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִשִּׂ֤יאוּ
אוֹתָ/ם֙
עֲוֺ֣ן
אַשְׁמָ֔ה
בְּ/אָכְלָ֖/ם
אֶת
קָדְשֵׁי/הֶ֑ם
כִּ֛י
אֲנִ֥י
יְהוָ֖ה
מְקַדְּשָֽׁ/ם
וְ/הִשִּׂ֤יאוּ
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Conj | V-Hiphil-3cp
אוֹתָ/ם֙
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
עֲוֺ֣ן
ʻâvôn
H5771
iniquity
N-cs
אַשְׁמָ֔ה
ʼashmâh
H819
guiltiness
N-fs
בְּ/אָכְלָ֖/ם
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
קָדְשֵׁי/הֶ֑ם
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-mp | Suff
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֲנִ֥י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
מְקַדְּשָֽׁ/ם
qâdash
H6942
to consecrate
V-Piel | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 22:16
וְ/הִשִּׂ֤יאוּ
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3cp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
אוֹתָ/ם֙
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עֲוֺ֣ן
ʻâvôn
H5771
"iniquity"
N-cs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means moral evil or sin, like the kind God sees in people's hearts. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms. This concept is key to understanding human nature.
Definition: : crime 1) perversity, depravity, iniquity, guilt or punishment of iniquity 1a) iniquity 1b) guilt of iniquity, guilt (as great), guilt (of condition) 1c) consequence of or punishment for iniquity
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin. See also: Genesis 4:13; Psalms 107:17; Psalms 18:24.
אַשְׁמָ֔ה
ʼashmâh
H819
"guiltiness"
N-fs
Ashmah refers to guilt or sin, often requiring a guilt-offering to make things right with God. It involves doing wrong, committing a trespass, or becoming guilty, and is mentioned in various Bible passages.
Definition: 1) guiltiness, guilt, offense, sin, wrong-doing 1a) doing wrong, committing a trespass or offense 1b) becoming guilty, guilt 1c) bringing a guilt-offering
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: offend, sin, (cause of) trespass(-ing, offering). See also: Leviticus 4:3; 2 Chronicles 33:23; Psalms 69:6.
בְּ/אָכְלָ֖/ם
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
קָדְשֵׁי/הֶ֑ם
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-mp | Suff
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֲנִ֥י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
מְקַדְּשָֽׁ/ם
qâdash
H6942
"to consecrate"
V-Piel | Suff
To consecrate means to set something or someone apart as holy or sacred, like the priests in Exodus. This word is about making something clean or pure. It is used in the Bible to describe sacred rituals and moral purity.
Definition: : consecate/sanctify 1) to consecrate, sanctify, prepare, dedicate, be hallowed, be holy, be sanctified, be separate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be set apart, be consecrated 1a2) to be hallowed 1a3) consecrated, tabooed 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to show oneself sacred or majestic 1b2) to be honoured, be treated as sacred 1b3) to be holy 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set apart as sacred, consecrate, dedicate 1c2) to observe as holy, keep sacred 1c3) to honour as sacred, hallow 1c4) to consecrate 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be consecrated 1d2) consecrated, dedicated 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set apart, devote, consecrate 1e2) to regard or treat as sacred or hallow 1e3) to consecrate 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to keep oneself apart or separate 1f2) to cause Himself to be hallowed (of God) 1f3) to be observed as holy 1f4) to consecrate oneself
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 2:3; 2 Samuel 11:4; Isaiah 5:16.
Study Notes — Leviticus 22:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 22:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 22:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 22:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 22:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 22:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 22:16
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 22:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 22:16
- Sermons on Leviticus 22:16
Context — Restrictions against the Unclean
14If anyone eats a sacred offering in error, he must add a fifth to its value and give the sacred offering to the priest.
15The priests must not profane the sacred offerings that the Israelites present to the LORD
16by allowing the people to eat the sacred offerings and thus to bear the punishment for guilt. For I am the LORD who sanctifies them.”
17Then the LORD said to Moses, 18“Speak to Aaron and his sons and all the Israelites and tell them, ‘Any man of the house of Israel or any foreign resident who presents a gift for a burnt offering to the LORD, whether to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 22:9 | The priests must keep My charge, lest they bear the guilt and die because they profane it. I am the LORD who sanctifies them. |
| 2 | 1 Peter 2:24 | He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” |
| 3 | Isaiah 53:11–12 | After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. |
| 4 | Leviticus 20:8 | And you shall keep My statutes and practice them. I am the LORD who sanctifies you. |
| 5 | Psalms 38:4 | For my iniquities have overwhelmed me; they are a burden too heavy to bear. |
| 6 | Leviticus 7:18 | If any of the meat from his peace offering is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted. It will not be credited to the one who presented it; it shall be an abomination, and the one who eats of it shall bear his iniquity. |
Leviticus 22:16 Summary
This verse is saying that God's sacred offerings, which were food set apart for the priests, were not to be eaten by just anyone, because this would cause the people to become guilty and have to face punishment, as seen in Numbers 18:1. God cares about who eats these offerings because He is a holy God who wants to be worshiped and respected, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45. When we disobey God's commands, we can face consequences, but God is also the one who sets us apart as holy and helps us to follow His commands, as stated in 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7. By following God's commands and respecting His boundaries, we can show our love and respect for Him, just as the Israelites were to respect the sacred offerings, as seen in Exodus 19:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the sacred offerings in Leviticus 22:16?
The sacred offerings in Leviticus 22:16 refer to the food that was set apart for the priests and their families, as seen in Leviticus 21:22, and it was important that these offerings were not profaned or eaten by those who were not supposed to, as this would lead to punishment for guilt, as stated in Leviticus 22:16.
Why did God care about who ate the sacred offerings?
God cared about who ate the sacred offerings because He is a holy God who desires to be worshiped and respected, as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45, and the sacred offerings were a part of the Israelites' worship and sacrifice to Him, as stated in Leviticus 1:1-7.
What does it mean to 'bear the punishment for guilt' in Leviticus 22:16?
To 'bear the punishment for guilt' means to suffer the consequences of sin, which in this case would be the result of eating the sacred offerings improperly, as seen in Numbers 18:1, and this punishment would serve as a reminder of God's holiness and the importance of following His commands, as stated in Deuteronomy 28:15.
How does God's statement 'I am the LORD who sanctifies them' relate to the context of Leviticus 22:16?
God's statement 'I am the LORD who sanctifies them' emphasizes His role as the one who sets the Israelites apart as holy, as seen in Exodus 19:5-6, and this sanctification is closely tied to their obedience to His commands, including those related to the sacred offerings, as stated in Leviticus 20:26.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His desire for holiness in the lives of His people?
- How can I apply the principle of respecting God's boundaries and commands in my own life, just as the Israelites were to respect the sacred offerings?
- In what ways can I 'bear the punishment for guilt' in my own life when I disobey God's commands, and how can I seek forgiveness and restoration?
- What does it mean to be 'sanctified' by God, and how does this relate to my own walk with Him, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 22:16
Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass,.... The punishment of sin: either the strangers, when they eat their holy things; the holy things belonging to the priests, which they permitting them
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 22:16
And they shall not profane the holy things of the children of Israel, which they offer unto the LORD; They shall not profane. There is some difficulty felt in determining to whom "they" refers.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 22:16
i.e. They, i.e. the priests shall not (the negative particle being understood out of the foregoing clause, as 9:18 suffer them, i.e. the people, to bear the iniquity of trespass, i.e. the punishment of their sin, which they might expect from God, and for the prevention whereof the priest was to see restitution made, &c. The words may be rendered thus, But (so the Hebrew vau is oft translated) they, i.e. the priests, shall make them, i.e. the people, to bear the iniquity, or punishment, of their trespass or sin, i.e. they shall require from them reparations in manner here expressed.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 22:16
Leviticus 22:16 Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the LORD do sanctify them.Ver. 16. Or suffer them.] From my "other men’ s sins," good Lord deliver me, said one: have we not enough of our own to answer for? See 1 Timothy 5:22, That cannot be wholesome meat that is sauced with the blood of souls, and spiced with the wrath of God.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 22:16
(16) Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass.—Better, Moreover, they shall not cause them to bear the iniquity. That is, not only are the priests themselves prohibited to treat with profanity the sacred gifts, but they are to realise that it is incumbent upon them to guard these sacrifices so carefully as not to cause the Israelites to contract sin by transgressing the laws by eating holy things which are put in their way through culpable negligence.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 22:16
16. to bear the iniquity that bringeth guilt] The expression is unique.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 22:16
14-16. Unwittingly — See Leviticus 4:2, note. The fifth part — To inspire caution in dealing with holy things, the innocent offender was liable to a fine, the amount of which was to be estimated by
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