Leviticus 20:26

Leviticus · Old Testament · Chapter 20

“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

What Does Leviticus 20:26 Mean?

Leviticus 20:26 is found in the book of Leviticus, chapter 20, verse 26 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, Sanctification, and Freedom.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Leviticus 20:26 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Peter 1:15“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;”Leviticus 20:7“Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God.”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 20:24“But I have said unto you, Ye shall inherit their land, and I will give it unto you to possess it, a land that floweth with milk and honey: I am the LORD your God, which have separated you from other people.”Matthew 5:48“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”Leviticus 19:2“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.”Deuteronomy 7:6“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”Deuteronomy 26:18“And the LORD hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people, as he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest keep all his commandments;”Titus 2:14“Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”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.”Psalms 99:5“Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.”Psalms 99:9“Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.”Revelation 3:7“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;”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.”Revelation 4:8“And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, LORD God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.”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.”1 Thessalonians 5:23“And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”Deuteronomy 18:10“There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch.”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 30:11“Get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us.”

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