Leviticus 20:26

KJV

And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the Lord am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine.

— Leviticus 20:26, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Leviticus Chapter 20 connects to 10 cross-references. Penalties for offenses are specified: those who give children to Molech or consult mediums are to be put to death; cursing one's parents or committing certain sexual offenses carries the death penalty. The chapter reiterates the call to holiness, distinguishing …

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Other Translations

ASV

And ye shall be holy unto me: for I, Jehovah, am holy, and have set you apart from the peoples, that ye should be mine.

YLT

and ye have been holy to Me; for holy <FI>am<Fi> I, Jehovah; and I separate you from the peoples to become Mine.

BBE

And you are to be holy to me; for I the Lord am holy and have made you separate from the nations, so that you may be my people.

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