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The term "profanes" in the biblical context generally refers to actions, attitudes, or individuals that treat what is sacred with irreverence or disrespect. The concept of profaning is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, where the sacredness of God, His name, His temple, and His commandments are to be upheld with the utmost reverence.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often translated as "profane" is "ḥālal," which means to defile, pollute, or treat as common. The Israelites were repeatedly warned against profaning the name of the Lord.Leviticus 19:12 states, "You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD." This command underscores the importance of maintaining the sanctity of God's name, which represents His character and authority.

The Sabbath is another area where profanation is addressed. InEzekiel 22:26 , the priests are condemned for failing to distinguish between the holy and the common, and for profaning the Sabbaths. "Her priests do violence to My law and profane My holy things. They do not distinguish between the holy and the common; they teach that there is no difference between the unclean and the clean; and they shut their eyes to the keeping of My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the Greek word "bebēloō" is used to describe profaning. The concept is expanded to include not only actions but also attitudes that are contrary to the holiness of God.Hebrews 12:16 warns against being like Esau, "who for a single meal sold his birthright." Esau is described as "profane" because he treated his birthright, a sacred inheritance, as something common and of little value.

Jesus Himself addressed the issue of profaning sacred things inMatthew 7:6 , "Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces." This metaphorical language emphasizes the importance of discerning the value of what is holy and not exposing it to those who would treat it with contempt.

Profaning the Temple

The physical temple in Jerusalem was a central symbol of God's presence among His people. Profaning the temple was a serious offense, as seen in the actions of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who desecrated the temple by sacrificing a pig on the altar, an event that led to the Maccabean revolt. In the New Testament, Jesus cleanses the temple, driving out those who were buying and selling, declaring, "It is written, 'My house will be called a house of prayer,' but you are making it 'a den of robbers'" (Matthew 21:13). This act underscores the importance of maintaining the sanctity of places dedicated to worship.

Profaning the Body

The Apostle Paul extends the concept of the temple to the believer's body, teaching that it is a temple of the Holy Spirit. In1 Corinthians 6:19-20 , Paul writes, "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body." Profaning the body through sexual immorality or other sins is seen as a violation of the sacredness bestowed upon believers by the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit.

Conclusion

The biblical teaching on profaning underscores the call to holiness and reverence for God and His commandments. Whether it is the name of God, the Sabbath, the temple, or the believer's body, the Bible consistently calls for a recognition of the sacred and a life that reflects the holiness of God.2490c. chalal -- to pollute, defile, profane
... as profane (1), defile (2), defiled (3), desecrate (1), enjoy (1), first (1), pollute
(1), polluted (1), profane (21), profaned (29),profanes (3), profaning (5...

Of the Popish Mass. How it not OnlyProfanes, but Annihilates the...
... OF THE POPISH MASS. HOW IT NOT ONLYPROFANES, BUT ANNIHILATES THE LORD'S SUPPER....
HOW IT NOT ONLYPROFANES, BUT ANNIHILATES THE LORD'S SUPPER....

St. James ii. 10
... is as bad a Man, and as great a Sinner, as he who not only covets his Neighbour's
Goods, but also commits Adultery, Murder, and Theft;profanes the Name of God...

Hallowed be Thy Name.
... For whoever employs the name of God for any sort of wrongprofanes and desecrates
this holy name, as aforetime a church was considered desecrated when a murder...

How the Bishop is to Treat the Innocent, the Guilty, and the...
... to justice, spare him who deserves punishment; as Saul spared Agag, [2634] and Eli
[2635] his sons, "who knew not the Lord." Such a oneprofanes his own dignity...

Having Called a Council, the High Priests and Scribes Annas and...
... We know this man to be the son of Joseph the carpenter, born of Mary; and he says
that he is the Son of God, and a king; moreover, heprofanes the Sabbath, and...

Ten Reasons Demonstrating the Commandment of the Sabbath to be...
... of {heir corruption. And seeing God himself kept this day holy, how can
that man be holy that wilfullyprofanes it? 3. Because it...

The Almost Christian
... nay, nay. heprofanes not the day of the Lord, nor suffers it to be profaned,
even by the stranger that is within his gates. he...

He Rejects the Sacred Scriptures as Too Simple, and as not to be...
... d'une mani??re vive qui saisit l'imagination; il laisse Hom??re loin derri??re
lui....Enfin, il ya autant de diff??rence entre les po?�tesprofanes et les...

Whether the Sinner Sins in Receiving Christ's Body Sacramentally?
... that whoever receives this sacrament while in mortal sin, is guilty of lying to
this sacrament, and consequently of sacrilege, because heprofanes the sacrament...

General Index of Chapters.
... 18. Of the Popish Mass. How it not onlyprofanes, but annihilates the Lord's
Supper. 19. Of the Five Sacraments, falsely so called....

Profanes (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version ConcordanceProfanes (2 Occurrences). Exodus 31:14 You shall
keep the Sabbath therefore; for it is holy to you. Everyone...

Defiles (12 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 21:9 "'The daughter of any priest, if sheprofanes herself by playing
the prostitute, sheprofanes her father: she shall be burned with fire....

Disgraces (5 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 21:9 "'The daughter of any priest, if sheprofanes herself by playing
the prostitute, sheprofanes her father: she shall be burned with fire....

Playing (37 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 21:9 "'The daughter of any priest, if sheprofanes herself by playing
the prostitute, sheprofanes her father: she shall be burned with fire....

Prostitute (83 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Leviticus 21:9 "'The daughter of any priest, if sheprofanes herself by playing
the prostitute, sheprofanes her father: she shall be burned with fire....

Profane (69 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 21:9 "'The daughter of any priest, if sheprofanes herself by playing
the prostitute, sheprofanes her father: she shall be burned with fire....

Becoming (75 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 21:9 "'The daughter of any priest, if sheprofanes herself by playing
the prostitute, sheprofanes her father: she shall be burned with fire....

Herself (121 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 21:9 "'The daughter of any priest, if sheprofanes herself by playing
the prostitute, sheprofanes her father: she shall be burned with fire....

Desecrates (1 Occurrence)
... Everyone whoprofanes it shall surely be put to death; for whoever does any work
therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people. (See NIV)....

Profaneness (2 Occurrences)

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