Leviticus 19:30
Leviticus 19:30 in Multiple Translations
You must keep My Sabbaths and have reverence for My sanctuary. I am the LORD.
¶ Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD.
Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am Jehovah.
Keep my Sabbaths and have respect for my holy place: I am the Lord.
Keep my Sabbaths and show respect for my sanctuary. I am the Lord.
Ye shall keepe my Sabbaths and reuerence my Sanctuarie: I am the Lord.
'My sabbaths ye do keep, and My sanctuary ye do reverence; I [am] Jehovah.
“‘You shall keep my Sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary; I am the LORD.
Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD.
Keep ye my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary. I am the Lord.
‘Honor my Sabbath days and revere my Sacred Tent, because I, Yahweh, live there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 19:30
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Leviticus 19:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶת
שַׁבְּתֹתַ֣/י
תִּשְׁמֹ֔רוּ
וּ/מִקְדָּשִׁ֖/י
תִּירָ֑אוּ
אֲנִ֖י
יְהוָֽה
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שַׁבְּתֹתַ֣/י
shabbâth
H7676
Sabbath
N-cp | Suff
תִּשְׁמֹ֔רוּ
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
וּ/מִקְדָּשִׁ֖/י
miqdâsh
H4720
sanctuary
Conj | N-ms | Suff
תִּירָ֑אוּ
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 19:30
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שַׁבְּתֹתַ֣/י
shabbâth
H7676
"Sabbath"
N-cp | Suff
The Hebrew word for the Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, as commanded by God in Exodus 20:8-11 and observed by the Israelites. It is a special day set apart for spiritual renewal and reflection, as Jesus taught in Matthew 12:1-14.
Definition: Sabbath 1a) sabbath 1b) day of atonement 1c) sabbath year 1d) week 1e) produce (in sabbath year)
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] every) sabbath. See also: Exodus 16:23; 2 Chronicles 2:3; Psalms 92:1.
תִּשְׁמֹ֔רוּ
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
וּ/מִקְדָּשִׁ֖/י
miqdâsh
H4720
"sanctuary"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
A sanctuary or holy place, like a temple or palace, set apart for God or idols, a sacred space.
Definition: 1) sacred place, sanctuary, holy place 1a) sanctuary 1a1) of the temple 1a2) of the tabernacle 1a3) of Ezekiel's temple 1a4) of Jehovah
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: chapel, hallowed part, holy place, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 15:17; Lamentations 1:10; Psalms 68:36.
תִּירָ֑אוּ
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Leviticus 19:30
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- Leviticus 19:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 19:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 19:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 19:30
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 19:30
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 19:30
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 19:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 19:30
- Sermons on Leviticus 19:30
Context — Keep My Statutes
28You must not make any cuts in your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD.
29You must not defile your daughter by making her a prostitute, or the land will be prostituted and filled with depravity.
30You must keep My Sabbaths and have reverence for My sanctuary. I am the LORD.
31You must not turn to mediums or spiritists; do not seek them out, or you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God. 32You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 26:2 | You must keep My Sabbaths and have reverence for My sanctuary. I am the LORD. |
| 2 | Leviticus 19:3 | Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God. |
| 3 | Ecclesiastes 5:1 | Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. |
| 4 | Matthew 21:13 | And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’ ” |
| 5 | Exodus 20:8 | Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. |
| 6 | 2 Corinthians 6:16 | What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” |
| 7 | Leviticus 16:2 | And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat. |
| 8 | Psalms 89:7 | In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him. |
| 9 | Leviticus 10:3 | Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD meant when He said: ‘To those who come near Me I will show My holiness, and in the sight of all the people I will reveal My glory.’” But Aaron remained silent. |
| 10 | Genesis 28:16–17 | When Jacob woke up, he thought, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was unaware of it.” And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven!” |
Leviticus 19:30 Summary
This verse is reminding us to take time to rest and worship God, just like He commands in Exodus 20:8-11. It's also telling us to respect and reverence God's presence, which is a powerful and holy thing. By keeping God's Sabbaths and revering His sanctuary, we can show our love and respect for Him, and remember that He is the one who is in control of our lives, as seen in Psalm 95:6-7. By doing this, we can draw closer to God and experience His peace and joy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to keep God's Sabbaths?
Keeping God's Sabbaths means setting aside time to rest and worship Him, just as He commanded in Exodus 20:8-11 and Deuteronomy 5:12-15, and as Jesus taught in Matthew 12:1-14.
Why is reverence for God's sanctuary important?
Reverence for God's sanctuary is important because it shows respect for God's holiness and presence, as seen in Isaiah 6:1-5 and Hebrews 10:19-25, and helps us to worship Him in a way that is pleasing to Him.
How can we apply the command to keep God's Sabbaths in our daily lives?
We can apply the command to keep God's Sabbaths by setting aside time each week to rest, worship, and focus on God, just as God rested on the seventh day in Genesis 2:2-3, and by being intentional about how we use our time to honor Him.
What is the significance of God saying 'I am the LORD' at the end of this verse?
When God says 'I am the LORD', He is reminding us of His authority and power, as seen in Ezekiel 36:22-23 and Isaiah 42:8, and encouraging us to obey His commands out of reverence and love for Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can show reverence for God's sanctuary in my own life, and how can I make sure I am treating His presence with the respect it deserves?
- How can I balance the command to keep God's Sabbaths with the demands and responsibilities of my daily life, and what are some practical ways I can set aside time to rest and worship God?
- What are some things that distract me from keeping God's Sabbaths and revering His sanctuary, and how can I remove those distractions to focus on Him?
- How can I use the command to keep God's Sabbaths as an opportunity to teach others about God's love and holiness, and what are some ways I can share this truth with those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 19:30
Ye shall keep my sabbaths,.... By attending to the worship and service of God on sabbath days, they and their children would be preserved from the idolatry of the Gentiles, and all the filthy
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 19:30
Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD. Keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 19:30
Not presuming to approach it without reverence, or with any kind of uncleanness upon you.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 19:30
Leviticus 19:30 Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I [am] the LORD.Ver. 30. Ye shall keep my Sabbaths.] Twice in this chapter is this commanded, that it may be the better remembered: and that men may know that it is not enough to rest on that day, but that rest must be sanctified by a reverent resorting to the sanctuary, and not profaned by running into whorehouses and tippling houses, as in Germany; where Alfred complains and says, that if the Sabbath day should be named according to many men’ s observing of it, Daemoniacus potius quam Dominicus vocaretur. And reverence my sanctuary.] Come we must into the places of God’ s worship, with an inward awe and fear of his presence, and not as into a dancing school as some do. "How fearful is this place," saith Jacob. It is the place of angels and archangels, the kingdom of God, it is heaven itself, saith Chrysostom. Away then with all careless negligence and carnal security. Alsted., Encyc. Hom. 36, ad 1 Cor. iv.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 19:30
(30) Ye shall keep my sabbaths.—The greatest safeguard against the above-named abomination, and the surest way to fulfil the Divine commands, is by keeping the Sabbath day, and following the instruction imparted on this day of rest. (See Leviticus 19:3.) And reverence my sanctuary—which the Israelites frequented on the Sabbath. (See Exodus 35:3.) The way to reverence the sanctuary, according to the definition of the Jewish canonists, was for an Israelite not to come into the sanctuary when legally defiled, not to ascend the mountain of the house of God with his staff in his hand, with his shoes on his feet, in his working clothes, with the dust on his feet, or carrying bags of money about his person, not to spit in the sacred precincts, or make them a thoroughfare. It is in reference to the last-mentioned rule that we are told Christ “would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the Temple” (Mark 11:16)—He would not allow them to use the sacred precincts as a short cut.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 19:30
30. Ye shall keep my sabbaths] Cp. Leviticus 19:3.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 19:30
30. Sanctuary — The tabernacle, the place of Jehovah’s abode among men, was reverenced when Israel approached in ceremonial and moral purity, bringing the required offerings in humility and penitence.
Sermons on Leviticus 19:30
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Leviticus 26 by John McGregor | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the blessings and protection that God provides to those who obey His commandments. The speaker highlights the importance of surrendering to G |
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A Son That Brings Shame by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experiences of preaching the word of God and traveling across the nation. He recalls a powerful encounter with a man who commended him for fe |
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God's Dealing With Me - Part 1 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following four directions in order to receive the life and health that come from God's word. The first direction is to att |
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All Is Vanity by David Hocking | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the futility of pursuing worldly goals and pleasures. He emphasizes that these pursuits do not bring lasting satisfaction or fulfillment. The |
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Our Attitude Toward God by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the emptiness of a life lived solely for material possessions and temporal things. He emphasizes the importance of living for Christ an |
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A Time for Everything Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith explores the book of Ecclesiastes, specifically focusing on chapter 3, verse 12. He begins by acknowledging the fleeting nature of life and the e |
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Broken Vows by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of not making foolish vows before God. He emphasizes that it is better to not make vows at all than to make ones that we cann |