Leviticus 19:1

1 ADONAI said to Moshe,

Leviticus 19:1 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 19:1

And the Lord spake unto Moses
About the same, or quickly after he had delivered the above laws to him; and there are many in this chapter, which were before given, and here repeated: saying;
as follows.

Leviticus 19:1 In-Context

1 ADONAI said to Moshe,
2 "Speak to the entire community of Isra'el; tell them, 'You people are to be holy because I, ADONAI your God, am holy.
3 "'Every one of you is to revere his father and mother, and you are to keep my Shabbats; I am ADONAI your God.
4 "'Do not turn to idols, and do not cast metal gods for yourselves; I am ADONAI your God.
5 "'When you offer a sacrifice of peace offerings to ADONAI, offer it in a way that will make you accepted.
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