Leviticus 19:1

Commandments for Holiness

1 Then the LORD said to Moses,

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 Then 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.

3 Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.

4 Do not turn to idols or make for yourselves molten gods. I am the LORD your God.

5 When you sacrifice a peace offering to the LORD, you shall offer it for your acceptance.