Leviticus 26:2
Leviticus 26:2 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 give honour to 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 have reverence for my sanctuary. I am the LORD.
Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD.
Keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord.
“Honor the Sabbath days and revere my Sacred Tent, because I, Yahweh, live there.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 26:2
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Leviticus 26:2 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 26:2
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 26:2
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- Context
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- Leviticus 26:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 26:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 26:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 26:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 26:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 26:2
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 26:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 26:2
- Sermons on Leviticus 26:2
Context — Additional Blessings of Obedience
1“You must not make idols for yourselves or set up a carved image or sacred pillar; you must not place a sculpted stone in your land to bow down to it. For I am the LORD your God.
2You must keep My Sabbaths and have reverence for My sanctuary. I am the LORD.
3If you follow My statutes and carefully keep My commandments, 4I will give you rains in their season, and the land will yield its produce, and the trees of the field will bear their fruit.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 19:30 | You must keep My Sabbaths and have reverence for My sanctuary. I am the LORD. |
Leviticus 26:2 Summary
Leviticus 26:2 is a reminder that God wants us to take time to rest and worship Him, and to show respect for the place where He dwells. This means setting aside time on the Sabbath to focus on God and His love for us, just as it's written in Exodus 20:8-11. By keeping God's Sabbaths and revering His sanctuary, we can show our love and obedience to Him, and experience the joy and satisfaction that comes from following His commands, as seen in Isaiah 58:13-14. This is not just about following rules, but about deepening our relationship with God and trusting in His love and care for us, as promised in Psalm 111:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to keep God's Sabbaths?
Keeping God's Sabbaths, as mentioned in Leviticus 26:2, means setting aside time to rest and worship Him, just as He commanded in Exodus 20:8-11, where it says to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.
Why should we have reverence for God's sanctuary?
Having reverence for God's sanctuary, as stated in Leviticus 26:2, means showing respect and awe for the place where God dwells, whether it's the tabernacle in the Old Testament or the church in the New Testament, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, where it says that we are the temple of God.
How does keeping God's Sabbaths and revering His sanctuary relate to our daily lives?
Keeping God's Sabbaths and revering His sanctuary is a way of showing our love and obedience to God, and it can have a positive impact on our daily lives, as seen in Isaiah 58:13-14, where it says that if we call the Sabbath a delight and honor it, God will give us joy and satisfaction.
What is the significance of God saying 'I am the LORD' at the end of the verse?
When God says 'I am the LORD' in Leviticus 26:2, it's a reminder of His authority and power, and it's a call to trust and obey Him, just as it's written in Psalm 111:9, where it says that God is a God of truth and that His precepts are trustworthy.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can keep God's Sabbaths in my own life, and how can I make them a special time of rest and worship?
- How can I show reverence for God's sanctuary, whether it's my local church or my own heart, and what does that look like in practical terms?
- What are some things that distract me from keeping God's Sabbaths and revering His sanctuary, and how can I overcome those distractions?
- How can I balance the idea of resting on the Sabbath with the need to serve and care for others, and what does Scripture say about this balance, as seen in Matthew 12:1-14?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 26:2
Ye shall keep my sabbaths,.... The seventh day sabbaths, and the seventh year sabbaths; especially the former are meant, in which religious worship was given to the one true and living God, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 26:2
Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD. Ye shall keep my sabbaths. Very frequently, in this book of the law, the Sabbath and the sanctuary are mentioned as antidotes to idolatry.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 26:2
Reverence my sanctuary, by purging and preserving it from all uncleanness, by approaching to it, and managing all the services of it, with reverence, and in such manner only as God hath appointed.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 26:2
Leviticus 26:2 Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I [am] the LORD.Ver. 2. Ye shall keep.]
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 26:2
(2) Ye shall keep my sabbaths . . . —This is exactly the same precept laid down in chap 19:30, and is here repeated because of the danger of desecrating the Sabbath to which the Israelite is exposed who sells himself to a heathen. The Israelite will effectually guard against idol-worship, by keeping the Sabbath holy, and reverencing God’s sanctuary.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 26:2
1, 2. These two vv. contain only repetitions of the precepts already given (Leviticus 19:3-4; Leviticus 19:30); in fact, the direction to observe the sabbath appears here for the third time. The redactor of H attached great importance to these vv., and accordingly closed his legislation with them. Their position, however, at the commencement of this ch. is unsuitable and may be owing to accident. Still their importance, as corresponding to the first four Commandments, may account for their insertion.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 26:2
2. Sabbaths… sanctuary — The intimate connexion between the sanctuary and the sabbath is here very beautifully expressed.
Sermons on Leviticus 26:2
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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 |