“The term holiness (which has no analogue in other areas of Israel’s life and so is sometimes regarded as the only theological term in Israel that is not derived from other parts of life, and so alone is not metaphorical) refers to the radical otherness of Yahweh, who may not be easily approached, who may not be confused with anyone or anything else, and who lives alone in a prohibitive zone where Israel can enter only guardedly, intentionally, and at great risk.” Theology of the Old Testament, 288. Bold font added.