Leviticus 18:1

1 The LORD spoke to Moses,

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,

2 "Tell the Israelites: I am the LORD your God.

3 You used to live in Egypt. Don't live the way the Egyptians do. I am bringing you to Canaan. Don't live the way the Canaanites do. Never live by their standards.

4 Follow my rules, and live by my standards. I am the LORD your God.

5 Live by my standards, and obey my rules. You will have life through them. I am the LORD.