Leviticus 20:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Set yourselves apart and be holy, because I am the LORD your God.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is calling His people to live pure, set-apart lives that reflect His own holy character.

📚 Historical Context

This command comes in the middle of Leviticus 20, where God is giving specific laws about moral purity to the Israelites after delivering them from Egypt. The Israelites were surrounded by pagan nations with practices that went against God's standards, so God was establishing clear boundaries for His chosen people. This call to holiness was central to their identity as God's covenant people.

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