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Leviticus 18:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, I am the LORD your God.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Speak to the people of Israel and tell them, 'I am the LORD your God.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is reminding His people of who He is and His special relationship with them before giving them important instructions.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context, the children of Israel were in the wilderness after being delivered from slavery in Egypt, where they had lived under the oppression of pagan gods and customs. God was speaking through Moses to establish a covenant with them, providing laws that would guide their moral and spiritual lives and set them apart as His holy people. This verse serves as a foundational reminder of God's identity and authority, emphasizing His role as the one true God who had rescued them and claimed them as His own.

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