²² Even the priests, who approach^(A) the Lord, must consecrate^(B) themselves, or the Lord will break out against them.”^(C)

²⁹ You shall consecrate them^(A) so they will be most holy, and whatever touches them will be holy.^(B)

⁶ They must be holy to their God^(A) and must not profane the name of their God.^(B) Because they present the food offerings to the Lord,^(C) the food of their God,^(D) they are to be holy.^(E)

²² and say: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: