15 And they shall not profane the holy things of the children of Israel, which they offer unto the Lord;
15 The priests must not desecrate the sacred offerings the Israelites present to the Lord
15 They shall not profane the holy things of the people of Israel, which they contribute to the Lord,
15 "The priests must not treat with irreverence the holy offerings of the Israelites that they contribute to God
15 They shall not profane the holy offerings of the children of Israel, which they offer to the Lord,
15 The priests must not let the Israelites defile the sacred offerings brought to the Lord
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 22:15
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Laws concerning the priests and sacrifices.
In this chapter we have divers laws concerning the priests and sacrifices, all for preserving the honour of the sanctuary. Let us recollect with gratitude that our great High Priest cannot be hindered by any thing from the discharge of his office. Let us also remember, that the Lord requires us to reverence his name, his truths, his ordinances, and commandments. Let us beware of hypocrisy, and examine ourselves concerning our sinful defilements, seeking to be purified from them in the blood of Christ, and by his sanctifying Spirit. Whoever attempts to expiate his own sin, or draws near in the pride of self-righteousness, puts as great an affront on Christ, as he who comes to the Lord's table from the gratification of sinful lusts. Nor can the minister who loves the souls of the people, suffer them to continue in this dangerous delusion. He must call upon them, not only to repent of their sins, and forsake them; but to put their whole trust in the atonement of Christ, by faith in his name, for pardon and acceptance with God; thus only will the Lord make them holy, as his own people.