Leviticus 20:8
Leviticus 20:8 in Multiple Translations
And you shall keep My statutes and practice them. I am the LORD who sanctifies you.
And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD which sanctify you.
And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am Jehovah who sanctifieth you.
And keep my rules and do them: I am the Lord, who make you holy.
Keep my rules and put them into practice. I am the Lord who makes you holy.
Keepe ye therefore mine ordinances, and doe them. I am the Lord which doeth sanctifie you.
and ye have kept My statutes and have done them; I [am] Jehovah, sanctifying you.
You shall keep my statutes, and do them. I am the LORD who sanctifies you.
And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD who sanctify you.
Keep my precepts, and do them. I am the Lord that sanctify you.
Obey carefully [DOU] all my laws. I am Yahweh, the one will cause you to be holy.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 20:8
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Leviticus 20:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/שְׁמַרְתֶּם֙
אֶת
חֻקֹּתַ֔/י
וַ/עֲשִׂיתֶ֖ם
אֹתָ֑/ם
אֲנִ֥י
יְהוָ֖ה
מְקַדִּשְׁ/כֶֽם
וּ/שְׁמַרְתֶּם֙
shâmar
H8104
to keep
Conj | V-Qal-2mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
חֻקֹּתַ֔/י
chuqqâh
H2708
statute
N-cp | Suff
וַ/עֲשִׂיתֶ֖ם
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-2mp
אֹתָ֑/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
אֲנִ֥י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
מְקַדִּשְׁ/כֶֽם
qâdash
H6942
to consecrate
V-Piel | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 20:8
וּ/שְׁמַרְתֶּם֙
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
Conj | V-Qal-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.
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.
חֻקֹּתַ֔/י
chuqqâh
H2708
"statute"
N-cp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a statute or ordinance, often given by God to the Israelites. It appears in books like Leviticus and Numbers, outlining rules for sacrifices and festivals. These statutes helped the Israelites understand God's requirements.
Definition: 1) statute, ordinance, limit, enactment, something prescribed 1a) statute
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: appointed, custom, manner, ordinance, site, statute. See also: Genesis 26:5; Deuteronomy 28:15; Psalms 18:23.
וַ/עֲשִׂיתֶ֖ם
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-2mp
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֹתָ֑/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
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.
מְקַדִּשְׁ/כֶֽם
qâdash
H6942
"to consecrate"
V-Piel | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Leviticus 20:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 20:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 20:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 20:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 20:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 20:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 20:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 20:8
- Sermons on Leviticus 20:8
Context — Punishments for Disobedience
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. 10If a man commits adultery with another man’s wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress must surely be put to death.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 31:13 | “Tell the Israelites, ‘Surely you must keep My Sabbaths, for this will be a sign between Me and you for the generations to come, so that you may know that I am the LORD who sanctifies you. |
| 2 | James 1:22 | Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. |
| 3 | 1 Thessalonians 5:23 | Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 4 | 2 Thessalonians 2:13 | But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth. |
| 5 | Leviticus 21:8 | You are to regard him as holy, since he presents the food of your God. He shall be holy to you, because I the LORD am holy—I who set you apart. |
| 6 | Matthew 7:24 | Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. |
| 7 | Revelation 22:14 | Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 37:28 | Then the nations will know that I the LORD sanctify Israel, when My sanctuary is among them forever.’” |
| 9 | 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. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 20:12 | I also gave them My Sabbaths as a sign between us, so that they would know that I am the LORD who sanctifies them. |
Leviticus 20:8 Summary
Leviticus 20:8 is a reminder that God wants us to obey His commands and live them out in our daily lives. This means we should strive to love and honor Him in every area of our lives, just like we are called to in Matthew 22:37-40. As we obey God's statutes, He promises to sanctify us, or make us holy, which is a process that happens as we trust and follow Him (1 Corinthians 6:11). By keeping God's commands and trusting in His sanctifying work, we can experience His love and presence in our lives, and live out our faith in a way that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'keep My statutes and practice them' in Leviticus 20:8?
This means to obey and live out God's commands in our daily lives, as seen in verses like Deuteronomy 5:32-33 and Matthew 22:37-40, where loving God and loving our neighbors are emphasized.
How does God sanctify us, as mentioned in Leviticus 20:8?
God sanctifies us by setting us apart for His purposes and making us holy through our faith in Jesus Christ, as explained in 1 Corinthians 6:11 and 2 Thessalonians 2:13, where we are cleansed and made holy in His name.
Why is it important to keep God's statutes, according to Leviticus 20:8?
Keeping God's statutes is crucial because it demonstrates our love and obedience to Him, and it allows us to experience His sanctifying work in our lives, as seen in John 14:15 and 1 John 5:3, where our obedience is a response to God's love for us.
How can we practically apply Leviticus 20:8 in our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by studying God's Word, praying for guidance, and seeking to honor Him in all aspects of our lives, as encouraged in Psalms 119:105 and Colossians 3:17, where we are called to live out our faith in every area of life.
Reflection Questions
- What are some specific statutes or commands from God that I need to obey and practice in my life right now?
- In what ways can I consecrate myself to be holy, as God is holy, according to Leviticus 20:7 and 1 Peter 1:15-16?
- How can I trust God to sanctify me and make me holy, even when I feel unworthy or struggling with sin?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to surrender to God's sanctifying work, and how can I cooperate with Him in those areas?
- How can I balance the desire to be obedient to God's statutes with the understanding that my salvation is a gift of grace, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-10?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 20:8
And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them,.... Not only those respecting the above things, but all others, which would be a means of preserving them from sin, and of promoting holiness in their
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 20:8
Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God. Sanctify yourselves ... and be ye holy.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 20:8
i.e. Who separated you from all nations, and from their impurities and idolatries, to be a peculiar people to myself, and therefore I will not suffer you to follow their examples. Or, who really sanctify you, and give you my grace to do what I require, i.e. to keep my statutes. Or the argument is this, Those idols and idolatries will defile you and make you worse, but I only and my service will sanctify you and make you better.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 20:8
Leviticus 20:8 And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I [am] the LORD which sanctify you.Ver. 8. I am the Lord which sanctify you.] Ut acti agatis, that ye may trade with your talents, sanctify the Lord God in your hearts and lives, and walk up to your principles.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 20:8
(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.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 20:8
8. I am the Lord which sanctify you — Set you apart from all uncleanness and idolatry, and impart to you grace to continue in this state of separation.
Sermons on Leviticus 20:8
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The Name of the Lord by Brian Brodersen | This sermon delves into the progressive revelation of God's name throughout the Old Testament, culminating in the person of Jesus Christ. Each revelation of God's name signifies a |
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The Happy Man 07 Expressions-Saved Soul by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of keeping our focus on Jesus and his ability to see in the dark. He uses the example of Peter walking on water and how Jesus |
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The Day That Belongs to the Lord by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being creative in our daily lives and making each day a sweet and blessed day. He encourages the congregation to search the |
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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 Glory of God's Sabbath by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of God's Sabbath and the gospel of grace, illustrating how the year of Jubilee symbolizes liberation and God's satisfaction through Chr |
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(1 Peter - Part 18): On Laying Aside Certain Things by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that it is God who infuses the element of eternity into everything. Without God's intervention, mortality and corruptibility are inevitable. |
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God Uses Foolish Things by Jackie Pullinger | In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of scoring a three, two, and four in a specific process. They mention the idea of a snow-covered holiday and walking on snow. Th |