Leviticus 20:7
Leviticus 20:7 in Multiple Translations
Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am the LORD your God.
¶ Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God.
Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy; for I am Jehovah your God.
So make and keep yourselves holy, for I am the Lord your God.
So dedicate yourselves and be holy, because I am the Lord your God.
Sanctifie your selues therefore, and be holie, for I am the Lord your God.
'And ye have sanctified yourselves, and ye have been holy, for I [am] Jehovah your God;
“‘Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be holy; for I am the LORD your God.
Sanctify yourselves therefore and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God.
Sanctify yourselves, and be ye holy because I am the Lord your God.
‘Set yourselves apart and be holy, because I, Yahweh your God, am holy, and I want you to be like me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 20:7
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Leviticus 20:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִ֨תְקַדִּשְׁתֶּ֔ם
וִ/הְיִיתֶ֖ם
קְדֹשִׁ֑ים
כִּ֛י
אֲנִ֥י
יְהוָ֖ה
אֱלֹהֵי/כֶֽם
וְ/הִ֨תְקַדִּשְׁתֶּ֔ם
qâdash
H6942
to consecrate
Conj | V-Hithpael-2mp
וִ/הְיִיתֶ֖ם
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-2mp
קְדֹשִׁ֑ים
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Adj
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֲנִ֥י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֵי/כֶֽם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 20:7
וְ/הִ֨תְקַדִּשְׁתֶּ֔ם
qâdash
H6942
"to consecrate"
Conj | V-Hithpael-2mp
To consecrate means to set something or someone apart as holy or sacred, like the priests in Exodus. This word is about making something clean or pure. It is used in the Bible to describe sacred rituals and moral purity.
Definition: : consecate/sanctify 1) to consecrate, sanctify, prepare, dedicate, be hallowed, be holy, be sanctified, be separate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be set apart, be consecrated 1a2) to be hallowed 1a3) consecrated, tabooed 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to show oneself sacred or majestic 1b2) to be honoured, be treated as sacred 1b3) to be holy 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set apart as sacred, consecrate, dedicate 1c2) to observe as holy, keep sacred 1c3) to honour as sacred, hallow 1c4) to consecrate 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be consecrated 1d2) consecrated, dedicated 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set apart, devote, consecrate 1e2) to regard or treat as sacred or hallow 1e3) to consecrate 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to keep oneself apart or separate 1f2) to cause Himself to be hallowed (of God) 1f3) to be observed as holy 1f4) to consecrate oneself
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 2:3; 2 Samuel 11:4; Isaiah 5:16.
וִ/הְיִיתֶ֖ם
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-2mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
קְדֹשִׁ֑ים
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אֲנִ֥י
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.
יְהוָ֖ה
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.
אֱלֹהֵי/כֶֽם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — Leviticus 20:7
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- Leviticus 20:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 20:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 20:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 20:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 20:7
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 20:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 20:7
- Sermons on Leviticus 20:7
Context — Punishments for Disobedience
5then I will set My face against that man and his family and cut off from among their people both him and all who follow him in prostituting themselves with Molech.
6Whoever turns to mediums or spiritists to prostitute himself with them, I will also set My face against that person and cut him off from his people.
7Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am the LORD your God.
8And you shall keep My statutes and practice them. I am the LORD who sanctifies you. 9If anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to death. He has cursed his father or mother; his blood shall be upon him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 11:44 | For I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am holy. You must not defile yourselves by any creature that crawls along the ground. |
| 2 | Leviticus 19:2 | “Speak to the whole congregation of Israel and tell them: Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. |
| 3 | 1 Peter 1:15–16 | 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.” |
| 4 | Ephesians 1:4 | For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love |
| 5 | Colossians 3:12 | Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. |
| 6 | 1 Thessalonians 4:7 | For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness. |
| 7 | 1 Thessalonians 4:3 | For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; |
| 8 | Hebrews 12:14 | Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. |
| 9 | Philippians 2:12–13 | Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. |
Leviticus 20:7 Summary
Leviticus 20:7 is a call to set ourselves apart for God and live a life that is holy and pleasing to Him. This means dedicating ourselves to following His commands and living a life that reflects His love and character. As we strive to be holy, we can remember that God is our loving Father who desires a personal relationship with us (John 3:16). By focusing on God's love and grace, we can live a life that is holy and honoring to Him, just as He is holy (1 Peter 1:15-16).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to consecrate ourselves in Leviticus 20:7?
To consecrate ourselves means to set ourselves apart for God's purposes, being dedicated to living a life that honors Him, as seen in verses like Leviticus 20:7 and Romans 12:1-2.
How can we be holy like God is holy?
We can be holy by following God's commands and living a life that reflects His character, as taught in Leviticus 20:7 and 1 Peter 1:15-16.
Is being holy just about following rules?
No, being holy is about having a personal relationship with God and living a life that is pleasing to Him, as explained in Leviticus 20:7 and John 14:15.
Why is it important to remember that God is the LORD our God?
Remembering that God is the LORD our God helps us to stay focused on His power, love, and authority in our lives, as seen in Leviticus 20:7 and Deuteronomy 6:4-5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to consecrate myself to God?
- How can I show my love and devotion to God in my daily life?
- What does it mean for me to be holy in my thoughts, words, and actions?
- How can I balance the desire to be holy with the reality of my own sinfulness and weaknesses?
- What role does God's grace and forgiveness play in my pursuit of holiness?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 20:7
Sanctify yourselves therefore,.... By abstaining from such impious and idolatrous practices, and separating themselves from all that gave into them, as well as by observing the holy commandments of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 20:7
Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God. Sanctify yourselves ... and be ye holy.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 20:7
Leviticus 20:7 Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I [am] the LORD your God.Ver. 7. For I am the Lord your God.] And God that is holy should be sanctified in righteousness.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 20:7
(7, 8) Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy.—Rather, Ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy, as the same phrase is rendered in the Authorised Version in Leviticus 11:44. Though it is immaterial which of the two renderings is adopted, it is important that it should be the same in both passages, since the phrase is exactly the same in the original. It is only by keeping the Divine ordinances that the Israelites will attain to that state of holiness which will not only arm them to resist the abominable rites and idolatrous practices denounced in the foregoing verses, but which will enable them to reflect the holiness of their Lord.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 20:7
7. Almost verbally identical with Leviticus 11:44 a.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 20:7
7. Sanctify yourselves — An important part of sanctification, which lies within the gracious ability of men, is to refrain from acts of impurity. See1 Thessalonians 4:3.
Sermons on Leviticus 20:7
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The Holiness of God by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of the holiness of God. He emphasizes that holiness is not just a characteristic of God, but it also represents His will for His cre |
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What Is Gospel Holiness, or Sanctification? by Phoebe Palmer | Phoebe Palmer preaches on Gospel holiness, emphasizing that believers attain this state through faith in the infinite merit of Jesus Christ, presenting body and soul as a living sa |
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Is There Not a Shorter Way? by Phoebe Palmer | Phoebe Palmer preaches about the importance of seeking holiness and the 'shorter way' to achieve it, emphasizing the need for immediate obedience to God's command to be holy. She s |
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To Converts by Phoebe Palmer | Phoebe Palmer preaches about the privilege of young converts to be holy, sharing testimonies of individuals who experienced entire sanctification shortly after their conversion. Sh |
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How May We Enter Into the Enjoyment of Holiness? by Phoebe Palmer | Phoebe Palmer preaches about the necessity of fully fixing the intention to live a holy life, requiring deep searchings of the heart and surrendering any hindrances that may be pre |
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The Bible: Its Pentateuchal Structure by F.W. Grant | F.W. Grant delves into the Pentateuchal structure of the Bible, highlighting the significance of the five books of the Law as the structural basis of the entire Bible, with the Old |
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How to Obtain the Blessing by Charles William Butler | Charles William Butler preaches on how to obtain the blessing, emphasizing the importance of meeting the conditions laid down in the Word for each phase of salvation. He highlights |