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Sanctification of Hashem's Name

Exegetical Approaches

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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 obligate anyone to act so as to achieve this goal.

Sources:Ibn EzraVayikra 22:31-33About R. Avraham ibn Ezra, AbarbanelVayikra 22About R. Yitzchak Abarbanel, SefornoVayikra 22:32About R. Ovadyah Seforno

Passive form of וְנִקְדַּשְׁתִּי

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 die rather than transgress commandments in public.