hallowed. separated. See note on "holy", Exodus 3:5.
man. Hebrew. 'adam. See App-14.
I am the LORD. This is the reason for this act of sovereignty. Compare Exodus 12:29; Exodus 12:30; Exodus 13:2. The interpretation of Hebrews 12:23 depends on this ordinance. Note the emphatic "I", Numbers 3:12, and the Figure of speech Asterismos there.