Leviticus 19:2
Leviticus · Old Testament · Chapter 19
“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
What Does Leviticus 19:2 Mean?
Leviticus 19:2 is found in the book of Leviticus, chapter 19, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Holiness, Purity, and Sanctification.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Leviticus 19:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Peter 1:16“Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.”Matthew 5:48“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”Leviticus 11:44“For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”Leviticus 20:7“Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God.”1 Peter 1:15“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;”Exodus 15:11“Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?”2 Corinthians 6:14“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?”Leviticus 20:26“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.”1 Samuel 2:2“There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.”2 Corinthians 7:1“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”1 Thessalonians 4:7“For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.”Exodus 19:6“And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.”Deuteronomy 14:2“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.”Leviticus 21:8“Thou shalt sanctify him therefore; for he offereth the bread of thy God: he shall be holy unto thee: for I the LORD, which sanctify you, am holy.”Psalms 93:5“Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.”Exodus 22:31“And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs.”Joshua 24:19“And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins.”Isaiah 6:3“And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.”Hebrews 12:10“For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.”Numbers 15:40“That ye may remember, and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God.”
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