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Leviticus 19:2
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Leviticus 19:2
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“Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: ‘Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.
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Leviticus 19:2 in Other Translations
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Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy.
ESV
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"Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.
NLT
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“Give the following instructions to the entire community of Israel. You must be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.
MSG
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"Speak to the congregation of Israel. Tell them: Be holy because I, God, your God, am holy.
CSB
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"Speak to the entire Israelite community and tell them: Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.
Leviticus 19:2 In-Context
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The LORD said to Moses,
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“Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: ‘Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.
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“ ‘Each of you must respect your mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
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“ ‘Do not turn to idols or make metal gods for yourselves. I am the LORD your God.
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“ ‘When you sacrifice a fellowship offering to the LORD, sacrifice it in such a way that it will be accepted on your behalf.
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Numbers 14:5
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Psalms 68:26
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Exodus 20:2
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Exodus 15:11
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1 Peter 1:16
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Leviticus 11:44
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Leviticus 20:26
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