Leviticus 18:1

Do Not Commit Sexual Sins

1 The LORD spoke to Moses. He said,

Leviticus 18:1 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 18:1

And the Lord spake unto Moses
He continued speaking to him, after he had delivered to him the laws respecting the day of atonement, and the bringing of the sacrifices to the door of the tabernacle, and particularly concerning the Israelites not worshipping devils, as they had done in Egypt: the Lord proceeds to deliver out others, the more effectually to guard against both the immoral and idolatrous practice, of the Egyptians and Canaanites: saying,
as follows.

Leviticus 18:1 In-Context

1 The LORD spoke to Moses. He said,
2 "Speak to the people of Israel. Tell them, 'I am the LORD your God.
3 You must not do what the people of Egypt do. You used to live there. And you must not do what the people of Canaan do. I am bringing you into their land. Do not follow their practices.
4 " 'You must obey my laws. You must be careful to follow my rules. I am the LORD your God.
5 Keep my rules and laws. The one who obeys them will live by them. I am the Lord.
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