Leviticus 19:2

"The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,"

Key Reflection

This phrase marks a divine command or instruction given directly by God to Moses, signifying that what follows is a revelation from the Lord meant to guide the Israelites in living holy lives, as stated in Leviticus 19:2. It sets the stage for a series of laws and moral precepts aimed at fostering a sacred relationship between God and His people.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Ye shall be holy ... -These words express the keynote to the whole book of Leviticus, being addressed to the whole nation. There does not appear to be any systematic arrangement in the laws which follow. They were intended as guards to the sanctity of the elect people, enforcing common duties by immediate appeal to the highest authority. CompareLeviticus 18:24-30note.

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