Leviticus 22:31

31 “Keep my commands and follow them. I am the LORD.

Leviticus 22:31 in Other Translations

KJV
31 Therefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them: I am the LORD.
ESV
31 "So you shall keep my commandments and do them: I am the LORD.
NLT
31 “You must faithfully keep all my commands by putting them into practice, for I am the LORD .
MSG
31 "Do what I tell you; live what I tell you. I am God.
CSB
31 "You are to keep My commands and do them; I am the Lord.

Leviticus 22:31 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 22:31

Therefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them
Both priests and people, even all the commandments delivered at this time, as well as all others; these they were to observe and take notice of, and keep them in memory, and put them in practice: I [am] the Lord; (See Gill on Leviticus 22:30).

Leviticus 22:31 In-Context

29 “When you sacrifice a thank offering to the LORD, sacrifice it in such a way that it will be accepted on your behalf.
30 It must be eaten that same day; leave none of it till morning. I am the LORD.
31 “Keep my commands and follow them. I am the LORD.
32 Do not profane my holy name, for I must be acknowledged as holy by the Israelites. I am the LORD, who made you holy
33 and who brought you out of Egypt to be your God. I am the LORD.”

Cross References 2

  • 1. Deuteronomy 4:2,40; Psalms 105:45
  • 2. S Exodus 22:31
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