Leviticus 19:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 19:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 19:2 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 19:2 — KJV
“Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy.”
— Leviticus 19:2 (KJV)
Leviticus 19:2 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 19:2
“I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:2: speak, children, israel
“And if we have not rather done it for fear of this thing, saying, In time to come your children might speak unto our children, saying, What have ye to do with the LORD God of Israel? In time...: Heb. To morrow”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:2: speak, children, israel
“Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:2: speak, children, israel
“Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my feasts.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:2: speak, children, israel
“And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:2: children, israel, say
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