Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: ‘Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. New Living Translation “Give the following instructions to the entire community of Israel. You must be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. English Standard Version “Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. Berean Standard Bible “Speak to the whole congregation of Israel and tell them: Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. King James Bible 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. New King James Version “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. New American Standard Bible “Speak to all the congregation of the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. NASB 1995 “Speak to all the congregation of the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. NASB 1977 “Speak to all the congregation of the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. Legacy Standard Bible “Speak to all the congregation of the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘You shall be holy, for I, Yahweh your God, am holy. Amplified Bible “Say to all the congregation of the children of Israel, ‘You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. Christian Standard Bible “Speak to the entire Israelite community and tell them: Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. Holman Christian Standard Bible Speak to the entire Israelite community and tell them: Be holy because I, Yahweh your God, am holy.” American Standard Version Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy; for I Jehovah your God am holy. Contemporary English Version to say to the community of Israel: I am the LORD your God. I am holy, and you must be holy too! English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Tell the whole congregation of Israel: Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. Good News Translation to say to the community of Israel, "Be holy, because I, the LORD your God, am holy. International Standard Version "Tell the entire assembly of Israel that they are to be holy, since I, the LORD your God, am holy. Majority Standard Bible ?Speak to the whole congregation of Israel and tell them: Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. NET Bible "Speak to the whole congregation of the Israelites and tell them, 'You must be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. New Heart English Bible "Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and tell them, 'You shall be holy; for I the LORD your God am holy. Webster's Bible Translation Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy. World English Bible “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and tell them, ‘You shall be holy; for I, Yahweh your God, am holy. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Speak to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, and you have said to them: You are holy, because I, your God YHWH, [am] holy. Young's Literal Translation Speak unto all the company of the sons of Israel, and thou hast said unto them, Ye are holy, for holy am I, Jehovah, your God. Smith's Literal Translation Speak to the assembly of the sons of Israel, and say to them, Ye shall be holy, for I Jehovah your God am holy. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSpeak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: Be ye holy, because I the Lord your God am holy. Catholic Public Domain Version Speak to the entire assembly of the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: Be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy. New American Bible Speak to the whole Israelite community and tell them: Be holy, for I, the LORD your God, am holy. New Revised Standard Version Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSpeak to all the congregation of the children of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy; for I the LORD your God am holy. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Speak with all the assembly of the children of Israel and say to them: 'Be Holy Ones because I am holy; I AM LORD JEHOVAH your God. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Speak 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation Speak to the congregation of the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them, Ye shall be holy; for I the Lord your God am holy. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Idolatry Forbidden1Then the LORD said to Moses, 2“Speak to the whole congregation of Israel and tell them: Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. 3Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.… Cross References 1 Peter 1:15-16 But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” Matthew 5:48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. 1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness. Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. 1 John 3:3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. Ephesians 1:4 For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Romans 12:1-2 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. / Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 1 Corinthians 1:2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours: Isaiah 6:3 And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” Exodus 19:6 And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” Deuteronomy 7:6 For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth. Psalm 99:9 Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy. Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. Treasury of Scripture Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them, You shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy. Ye shall Leviticus 11:44,45 For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth… Leviticus 20:7,26 Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God… Leviticus 21:8 Thou shalt sanctify him therefore; for he offereth the bread of thy God: he shall be holy unto thee: for I the LORD, which sanctify you, am holy. Jump to Previous Assembly Children Company Congregation Entire Holy Israel SpeakJump to Next Assembly Children Company Congregation Entire Holy Israel SpeakLeviticus 19 1. A repetition of various lawsSpeak to the whole congregation of Israel This phrase emphasizes the communal aspect of the message. The entire nation of Israel is addressed, highlighting the collective responsibility of the people. In the context of the ancient Near East, Israel was a theocratic society where religious and civil laws were intertwined. The term "congregation" suggests a gathering for worship or instruction, indicating that this message is not just for individuals but for the entire community. This communal approach is seen throughout the Pentateuch, where the covenant is made with the people as a whole (Exodus 19:6). and tell them: Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe prophet and leader of the Israelites, who received the laws from God and communicated them to the people. 2. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who were delivered from Egypt and were being prepared to enter the Promised Land. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is holy and calls His people to reflect His holiness. 4. Mount Sinai The place where God gave the Law to Moses, including the instructions found in Leviticus. 5. The Tabernacle The dwelling place of God among His people, symbolizing His presence and holiness. Teaching Points Understanding HolinessHoliness means being set apart for God’s purposes. It involves moral purity and dedication to God’s will. Reflecting God’s Character As God’s people, we are called to reflect His character in our daily lives. This involves living according to His standards and values. Holiness in Community The call to holiness is not just individual but communal. The entire congregation of Israel was addressed, indicating that holiness should permeate the community of believers. The Source of Holiness Our holiness is rooted in God’s holiness. We are called to be holy because He is holy, and He empowers us to live holy lives through His Spirit. Practical Holiness Holiness should be evident in our actions, thoughts, and relationships. It involves making choices that honor God and align with His Word.(2) Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel.--The importance which the Lawgiver Himself attaches to this epitome of the whole Law, as this section is called, may be seen from the fact that God commands Moses to address these precepts "to all the congregation of the children of Israel--a phrase which occurs nowhere else in Leviticus in this formula, and which is only to be found once more in the whole Pentateuch (Exodus 12:3), at the institution of the Passover, the great national festival which commemorates the redemption of the Israelites from Egypt. I the Lord your God.--Around this solemn declaration, which is repeated no less than sixteen times, both in its full and shorter form (see Leviticus 19:1), cluster the different precepts of this section. It is this solemn formula which links together the various injunctions in the chapter before us. As the Lord who is their God is Himself holy, they who are His people must also be holy, or as the saying which obtained during the second Temple expresses it, "the surroundings of the king must bear the moral impress of the sovereign;" or, in other words, your nearness to God not only demands. that your conduct should not be in contradiction to His holy nature, but that your life should bear the impress and reflect the image of God. (See Leviticus 11:44; Matthew 5:48; 1Peter 1:15.) . . . Verse 2. - Ye shall be holy: for I the Lord your God am holy. The religious motive is put forward here, as in the previous chapter, as the foundation of all morality. It is God's will that we should be holy, and by being holy we. are like God, who is to be our model so far as is possible to the creature. So in the new dispensation, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). "As he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation" (1 Peter 1:15).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Speakדַּבֵּ֞ר (dab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the entire כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every congregation עֲדַ֧ת (‘ă·ḏaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5712: A stated assemblage of the Israelites בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son and tell וְאָמַרְתָּ֥ (wə·’ā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say them: אֲלֵהֶ֖ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to ‘Be תִּהְי֑וּ (tih·yū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be holy קְדֹשִׁ֣ים (qə·ḏō·šîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary because כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I, אֲנִ֖י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God, אֱלֹהֵיכֶֽם׃ (’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative am holy. קָד֔וֹשׁ (qā·ḏō·wōš) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary Links Leviticus 19:2 NIVLeviticus 19:2 NLT Leviticus 19:2 ESV Leviticus 19:2 NASB Leviticus 19:2 KJV Leviticus 19:2 BibleApps.com Leviticus 19:2 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 19:2 Chinese Bible Leviticus 19:2 French Bible Leviticus 19:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 19:2 Speak to all the congregation (Le Lv Lev.) |
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