Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"Tell the entire assembly of Israel that they are to be holy, since I, the LORD your God, am holy.
New American Standard Bible
“Speak to all the congregation of the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
“Speak to the entire Israelite community and tell them: Be holy
A Conservative Version
Speak to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, and say to them, Ye shall be holy, for I LORD your God am holy.
American Standard Version
Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy; for I Jehovah your God am holy.
Amplified
“Say to all the congregation of the children of Israel, ‘You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.
Bible in Basic English
Say to all the people of Israel, You are to be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy.
Darby Translation
Speak unto all the assembly of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Holy shall ye be, for I Jehovah your God am holy.
Julia Smith Translation
Speak to the assembly of the sons of Israel, and say to them, Ye shall be holy, for I Jehovah your God am holy.
King James 2000
Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, You shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Speak to all the community of the {Israelites}, and say to them, 'You must be holy, because I, Yahweh your God, [am] holy.
Modern King James verseion
Speak to all the congregation of the sons of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy, for I, Jehovah your God, am holy.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Speak unto all the multitude of the children of Israel, and say unto them, 'Be holy for I, the LORD your God, am holy.
NET Bible
"Speak to the whole congregation of the Israelites and tell them, 'You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.
New Heart English Bible
"Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and tell them, 'You shall be holy; for I the LORD your God am holy.
The Emphasized Bible
Speak unto all the assembly of the sons of Israel and thou shalt say unto them - Holy, shall ye be, - For holy, am I - Yahweh - your God
Webster
Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy.
World English Bible
"Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and tell them, 'You shall be holy; for I Yahweh your God am holy.
Youngs Literal Translation
Speak unto all the company of the sons of Israel, and thou hast said unto them, Ye are holy, for holy am I, Jehovah, your God.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Leviticus 19:2
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Verse Info
Context Readings
Yahweh Is Holy
1 The LORD spoke to Moses, 2 "Tell the entire assembly of Israel that they are to be holy, since I, the LORD your God, am holy. 3 "Each of you is to fear his mother and father. "Observe my Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
Phrases
Cross References
Exodus 19:6
but you are to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation to me.' These are the words you are to declare to the Israelis."
Leviticus 11:44-45
because I, the LORD, am your God. Set yourselves apart and be holy, because I am holy. You are not to defile yourselves with any of the swarming creatures that swarm the earth.
Leviticus 20:7
Therefore, separate yourselves and be holy, because I am the LORD your God.
Leviticus 20:26
"You are to be holy toward me, because I, the LORD, am holy. I've separated you from among the people to be mine.
1 Peter 1:15-16
Instead, be holy in every aspect of your life, just as the one who called you is holy.
Leviticus 21:8
Consecrate him, because he's the one who offers the food of your God. He is to be holy for you, because I, the LORD, the one who sanctifies you, am holy.
Isaiah 6:3-4
They kept on calling to each other: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of the Heavenly Armies! The whole earth is full of his glory!"
Amos 3:3
"Will a couple walk in unity without having met?
Matthew 5:48
So be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
2 Corinthians 6:14-16
Stop becoming unevenly yoked with unbelievers. What partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness? What fellowship can light have with darkness?
2 Corinthians 7:1
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let's cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit by becoming mature in our holy fear of God.