Leviticus 18:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Ye shall therefore keep my statutes, and my judgments: which if a man do, he shall live in them: I am the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So you must obey my laws and follow my decisions. If anyone does these things, they will find life through them. I am the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling His people that following His laws brings true life and blessing.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from God's instructions to the Israelites after they left Egypt and were heading to the Promised Land. God was establishing moral and ceremonial laws to set His chosen people apart from the pagan nations around them. The phrase 'I am the LORD' was God's authoritative signature, reminding them of His covenant relationship with them.

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