Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Keep my commands and follow them. I am the LORD. New Living Translation “You must faithfully keep all my commands by putting them into practice, for I am the LORD. English Standard Version “So you shall keep my commandments and do them: I am the LORD. Berean Standard Bible You are to keep My commandments and practice them. I am the LORD. King James Bible Therefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them: I am the LORD. New King James Version “Therefore you shall keep My commandments, and perform them: I am the LORD. New American Standard Bible So you shall keep My commandments, and do them; I am the LORD. NASB 1995 “So you shall keep My commandments, and do them; I am the LORD. NASB 1977 “So you shall keep My commandments, and do them: I am the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible So you shall keep My commandments and do them; I am Yahweh. Amplified Bible So you shall keep My commandments and do them; I am the LORD. Christian Standard Bible “You are to keep my commands and do them; I am the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible You are to keep My commands and do them; I am Yahweh. American Standard Version Therefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them: I am Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Obey my laws and teachings--I am the LORD. English Revised Version Therefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them: I am the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Carefully obey my commands. I am the LORD. Good News Translation The LORD said, "Obey my commands; I am the LORD. International Standard Version "Keep my commands and observe them. I am the LORD. Majority Standard Bible You are to keep My commandments and practice them. I am the LORD. NET Bible "You must be sure to do my commandments. I am the LORD. New Heart English Bible "Therefore you shall keep my commandments, and do them. I am the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them: I am the LORD. World English Bible “Therefore you shall keep my commandments, and do them. I am Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you have kept my commands and have done them; I [am] YHWH; Young's Literal Translation and ye have kept my commands, and have done them; I am Jehovah; Smith's Literal Translation And ye watched my commands and did them: I Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleKeep my commandments, and do them. I am the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version Observe my commandments, and do them. I am the Lord. New American Bible Be careful to observe my commandments. I am the LORD. New Revised Standard Version Thus you shall keep my commandments and observe them: I am the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore you shall keep my commandments and do them; I am the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Keep my commands and do them; I AM LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And ye shall keep My commandments, and do them: I am the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And ye shall keep my commandments and do them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Worthy Offerings…30It must be eaten that same day. Do not leave any of it until morning. I am the LORD. 31You are to keep My commandments and practice them. I am the LORD. 32You must not profane My holy name. I must be acknowledged as holy among the Israelites. I am the LORD who sanctifies you,… Cross References Deuteronomy 6:17 You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has given you. John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. Exodus 19:5 Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome, Deuteronomy 11:1 You shall therefore love the LORD your God and always keep His charge, His statutes, His ordinances, and His commandments. John 15:10 If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. Exodus 20:6 but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments. Matthew 5:19 So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Deuteronomy 5:32-33 So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. / You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. Romans 13:10 Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Psalm 119:4 You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently. 1 Peter 1:14-16 As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. / But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” Joshua 22:5 But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.” James 1:22-25 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ... Deuteronomy 8:6 Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, walking in His ways and fearing Him. Treasury of Scripture Therefore shall you keep my commandments, and do them: I am the LORD. Leviticus 18:4,5 Ye shall do my judgments, and keep mine ordinances, to walk therein: I am the LORD your God… Leviticus 19:37 Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: I am the LORD. Numbers 15:40 That ye may remember, and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God. Jump to Previous Commandments Commands Follow Kept Observe OrdersJump to Next Commandments Commands Follow Kept Observe OrdersLeviticus 22 1. The priests in their uncleanness must abstain from the holy things6. How they shall be cleansed 10. Who of the priest's house may eat of the holy things 17. The sacrifices must be without blemish 26. The age of the sacrifice 29. The law of eating the sacrifice of thanksgiving You are to keep My commandments This phrase emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's laws, which were given to the Israelites through Moses. The commandments refer to the entire body of laws and instructions found in the Torah, particularly those in Leviticus, which focus on holiness and purity. The call to keep the commandments is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament, highlighting the covenant relationship between God and His people. In Deuteronomy 6:17, the Israelites are similarly instructed to diligently keep the commandments. This obedience is not merely external but involves a heart commitment, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:5, which commands love for God with all one's heart, soul, and strength. and practice them. I am the LORD. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who commands His people to live according to His statutes. 2. Moses The prophet and leader through whom God delivered the laws to the Israelites. 3. Israelites The chosen people of God, who are called to live in holiness and obedience to God's commandments. 4. The Tabernacle The place of worship where the Israelites were to bring their offerings and where the priests served. 5. Priests The descendants of Aaron, responsible for maintaining the holiness of the Tabernacle and the proper conduct of worship. Teaching Points Obedience as WorshipObedience to God's commandments is an act of worship. Just as the Israelites were called to keep and practice God's laws, Christians today are called to live out their faith through obedience to God's Word. Holiness in Daily Life The call to holiness is not limited to religious rituals but extends to every aspect of life. Believers are to reflect God's holiness in their actions, decisions, and interactions with others. The Authority of God Recognizing God as the LORD emphasizes His authority over our lives. Our obedience is a response to His sovereignty and lordship. Consistency in Faith Practicing God's commandments requires consistency and intentionality. It is not enough to know God's laws; we must actively live them out. The Role of Community Just as the Israelites were a community called to uphold God's laws together, the church today is a community that supports and encourages one another in obedience and holiness.(31) Therefore shall ye keep my commandments.--Better, and ye shall keep my commandments. The law about the priests and sacrifices now concludes with an appeal to both the priests and the people to faithfully observe these commandments. Neither shall ye profane my holy name.--Better, and ye shall not profane. The rendering of the conjunctives, both in the former verse and in this, by "therefore" and "neither," as is done in the Authorised version, is not only unnecessary, but mars the simple and dignified style of the original. For the manner in which God's name is profaned when His commandments are violated, see Leviticus 18:21.Verses 31-33. - These verses form the conclusion of the Section and of the Part, enjoining obedience to God's commandments, reverence for his Name, and consequent holiness. |
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