Leviticus 20:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD which sanctify you.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You must obey my laws and follow them: I am the LORD who makes you holy.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling His people to obey His commands because He is the one who sets them apart and makes them holy.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes at the end of a chapter where God gave Israel specific laws about moral conduct and religious practices. God was establishing Israel as His chosen people, distinct from the pagan nations around them. These commandments were given through Moses to help the Israelites live as God's holy people in the Promised Land.

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