thing that the people had at their disposal. It was so holy that its sanctity was protected by the Second Commandment (Ex 20:7). That holy name was placed on them by the performance of the Aaronic Benediction in which the Lord himself blessed them (Num 6:22–27; Deut 10:8; 21:5; 1 Chr 23:13). Their holiness therefore depended on him and their association with him at the sanctuary. Second, this call is a promise of God: “You will be holy.” He promised to make and keep his people holy. God’s repeated