Leviticus 19:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 19:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 19:4 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Turn ye not unto idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: I am the LORD your God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 19:4 — KJV
“Turn ye not unto idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: I am the LORD your God.”
— Leviticus 19:4 (KJV)
Leviticus 19:4 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 19:4
“Ye are the children of the LORD your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:4: nor, make, yourselves
“That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:4: nor, make, yourselves
“With whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them:”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:4: nor, yourselves, gods
“Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Repent, and turn yourselves from your idols; and turn away your faces from all your abominations. yourselves: or, others”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:4: turn, idols, yourselves
“For when ye offer your gifts, when ye make your sons to pass through the fire, ye pollute yourselves with all your idols, even unto this day: and shall I be enquired of by you, O house of Israel? As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I will not be enquired of by you.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:4: idols, make, yourselves
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