Leviticus 19:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Speak to all the people of Israel and tell them: You must be holy, because I the LORD your God am holy.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

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

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from the Holiness Code in Leviticus, where God was establishing moral and ceremonial laws for the newly freed Israelites at Mount Sinai. After delivering them from slavery in Egypt, God was teaching them how to live as His chosen people, distinct from the pagan nations around them. The call to holiness was foundational to their identity as God's covenant people.

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