155 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Leviticus, Emor (Leviticus 21:1–24:23), Source Book Keys, SEFER LEVITICUS | 21:8 sanctify — LEV874 If one speaks lashon hara about a kohen in... LEV874 If one speaks lashon hara about a kohen in his presence, thereby demeaning him, he transgresses the commandment of וְקִדַּשְׁתֹּ֔ו, “And you shall sanctify Him” (Vayikra 21:8), which obligates us to accord much honor to kohanim. One who speaks lashon hara or rechilus about a kohen and degrades him is certainly not honoring him, and therefore transgresses this commandment. Share Print Source KeySEFERVerse21:8Keyword(s)sanctifySource Page(s)59 Switch article LEVITICUS | 21:8 sanctify — LEV873 "You shall sanctify him" This verse oblig... Previous Article LEVITICUS | 21:10 superior — LEV875 Priests, the living symbols of a functioni... Next Article