Leviticus 19:37

37 “ ‘Keep all my decrees and all my laws and follow them. I am the LORD.’ ”

Leviticus 19:37 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
37 Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: I am the LORD.
English Standard Version (ESV)
37 And you shall observe all my statutes and all my rules, and do them: I am the LORD."
New Living Translation (NLT)
37 “You must be careful to keep all of my decrees and regulations by putting them into practice. I am the LORD .”
The Message Bible (MSG)
37 "Keep all my decrees and all my laws. Yes, do them. I am God."
American Standard Version (ASV)
37 And ye shall observe all my statutes, and all mine ordinances, and do them: I am Jehovah.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
37 "Obey all my laws and all my rules, and live by them. I am the LORD."
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
37 You must keep all My statutes and all My ordinances and do them; I am the Lord."
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
37 " 'Obey all of my rules and laws. Follow them. I am the Lord.' "

Leviticus 19:37 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 19:37

Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes, and all my
judgments
Delivered in this and the preceding chapters, and elsewhere, whether ceremonial or judicial, or moral, as there were of each, which had been delivered to them; and which are all comprehended in these two words, "statutes", or ordinances, which were the determinations of his sovereign will, and of mere positive institution; and "judgments", which were such laws as respected their civil or religious conduct, formed according to the rules of justice and equity: "all" and everyone of which were to be "observed", taken notice of, and regarded, in order to be put in practice, as follows: and do them;
act according to them, in civil, moral, and religious life: I [am] the Lord;
who enjoined all these things, and had a right to do so, and expected obedience to them, which it was right fit that they should give.

Leviticus 19:37 In-Context

35 “ ‘Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight or quantity.
36 Use honest scales and honest weights, an honest ephah and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt.
37 “ ‘Keep all my decrees and all my laws and follow them. I am the LORD.’ ”

Cross References 2

  • 1. 2 Kings 17:37; 2 Chronicles 7:17; Psalms 119:5; Ezekiel 18:9
  • 2. S Genesis 26:5
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