16and thereby bring upon them 22:16 Or wrongdoing requiring a guilt offeringpunishment for guilt by eating their holy gifts; for I am the Lord who sanctifies them.’ ”
16and so cause them [by neglect of any essential observance] to bear the 22:16 Lit iniquity.punishment of guilt when they eat their holy things; for I am the Lord who sanctifies them.’ ”
16The priests must not allow the offerings to become “unclean” by letting the people eat them. If they do, they will bring guilt on the people. They will have to pay for what they have done. I am the Lord. I make them holy.’ ”