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| − | <p>Vayikra 22:31 declares that observance of Hashem's commandments will lead to a sanctification of Hashem's name, but does constitute an obligation perform a specific action.</p> | + | <p>Vayikra 22:31 declares that observance of Hashem's commandments will lead to a sanctification of Hashem's name, but does not constitute an obligation perform a specific action.</p> |
<mekorot><multilink><a href="IbnEzraVayikra22-31-33" data-aht="source">Ibn Ezra</a><a href="IbnEzraVayikra22-31-33" data-aht="source">Vayikra 22:31-33</a><a href="R. Avraham ibn Ezra" data-aht="parshan">About R. Avraham ibn Ezra</a></multilink>, <multilink><a href="AbarbanelVayikra22" data-aht="source">Abarbanel</a><a href="AbarbanelVayikra22" data-aht="source">Vayikra 22</a><a href="R. Yitzchak Abarbanel" data-aht="parshan">About R. Yitzchak Abarbanel</a></multilink>, <multilink><a href="SefornoVayikra22-32" data-aht="source">Seforno</a><a href="SefornoVayikra22-32" data-aht="source">Vayikra 22:32</a><a href="R. Ovadyah Seforno" data-aht="parshan">About R. Ovadyah Seforno</a></multilink></mekorot> | <mekorot><multilink><a href="IbnEzraVayikra22-31-33" data-aht="source">Ibn Ezra</a><a href="IbnEzraVayikra22-31-33" data-aht="source">Vayikra 22:31-33</a><a href="R. Avraham ibn Ezra" data-aht="parshan">About R. Avraham ibn Ezra</a></multilink>, <multilink><a href="AbarbanelVayikra22" data-aht="source">Abarbanel</a><a href="AbarbanelVayikra22" data-aht="source">Vayikra 22</a><a href="R. Yitzchak Abarbanel" data-aht="parshan">About R. Yitzchak Abarbanel</a></multilink>, <multilink><a href="SefornoVayikra22-32" data-aht="source">Seforno</a><a href="SefornoVayikra22-32" data-aht="source">Vayikra 22:32</a><a href="R. Ovadyah Seforno" data-aht="parshan">About R. Ovadyah Seforno</a></multilink></mekorot> | ||
<point><b>Passive form of "וְנִקְדַּשְׁתִּי"</b> – The passive form of the word "וְנִקְדַּשְׁתִּי" supports this position, suggesting that the sanctification is a consequence rather than a command.</point> | <point><b>Passive form of "וְנִקְדַּשְׁתִּי"</b> – The passive form of the word "וְנִקְדַּשְׁתִּי" supports this position, suggesting that the sanctification is a consequence rather than a command.</point> | ||
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<point><b>To whom are these words directed?</b><ul> | <point><b>To whom are these words directed?</b><ul> | ||
<li><b>Priests</b> – Ibn Ezra and Abarbanel claim that the words are aimed at the priests. If they keep the laws immediately preceding this passage (not slaughtering a mother and son together and properly offering thanksgiving sacrifices), then Hashem's name will be sanctified.</li> | <li><b>Priests</b> – Ibn Ezra and Abarbanel claim that the words are aimed at the priests. If they keep the laws immediately preceding this passage (not slaughtering a mother and son together and properly offering thanksgiving sacrifices), then Hashem's name will be sanctified.</li> | ||
| − | <li><b>Nation </b>– Seforno, in contrast, asserts that if the Children of Israel </li> | + | <li><b>Nation </b>– Seforno, in contrast, asserts that if the Children of Israel</li> |
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Version as of 04:04, 11 May 2016
Sanctification of Hashem's Name
Exegetical Approaches
Result of Observance
Vayikra 22:31 declares that observance of Hashem's commandments will lead to a sanctification of Hashem's name, but does not constitute an obligation perform a specific action.
Passive form of "וְנִקְדַּשְׁתִּי" – The passive form of the word "וְנִקְדַּשְׁתִּי" supports this position, suggesting that the sanctification is a consequence rather than a command.
Context
To whom are these words directed?
- Priests – Ibn Ezra and Abarbanel claim that the words are aimed at the priests. If they keep the laws immediately preceding this passage (not slaughtering a mother and son together and properly offering thanksgiving sacrifices), then Hashem's name will be sanctified.
- Nation – Seforno, in contrast, asserts that if the Children of Israel
Positive Behavior
The phrase "וְנִקְדַּשְׁתִּי בְּתוֹךְ בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל" obligates people to behave in a manner which will sanctify God's name.
Martyrdom
"וְנִקְדַּשְׁתִּי בְּתוֹךְ בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל" is the positive commandment to forfeit one's life rather than transgress commandments in public.
Sources:Sifra Vayikra, Yerushalmi Sanhedrin, Bavli Sanhedrin, Bavli Avodah Zarah, Rashi, Rambam, Ramban, Ralbag,
