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Leviticus 19:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD spoke to Moses and said,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse introduces God speaking directly to Moses to give him instructions.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context, the book of Leviticus was written during the time of Moses, around 1440 BC, as the Israelites were encamped at Mount Sinai after their exodus from Egypt. God was delivering a series of laws to guide the nation in holy living and maintain their covenant relationship with Him. This verse serves as an introduction to the specific instructions in Leviticus 19, which cover various aspects of ethical and ritual conduct for the community.

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