Leviticus 19:2

2 “Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: ‘Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.

Leviticus 19:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 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
2 "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
2 “Give the following instructions to the entire community of Israel. You must be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.
MSG
2 "Speak to the congregation of Israel. Tell them: Be holy because I, God, your God, am holy.
CSB
2 "Speak to the entire Israelite community and tell them: Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.

Leviticus 19:2 In-Context

1 The LORD said to Moses,
2 “Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: ‘Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.
3 “ ‘Each of you must respect your mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
4 “ ‘Do not turn to idols or make metal gods for yourselves. I am the LORD your God.
5 “ ‘When you sacrifice a fellowship offering to the LORD, sacrifice it in such a way that it will be accepted on your behalf.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Numbers 14:5; Psalms 68:26
  • 2. S Exodus 20:2
  • 3. S Exodus 15:11; 1 Peter 1:16*; S Leviticus 11:44; S Leviticus 20:26
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