Leviticus 18:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Leviticus 18:2

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1 Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,

2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ^a‘I am the Lord your God.

3 ^aAccording to the doings of the land of Egypt, where you dwelt, you shall not do; and ^baccording to the doings of the land of Canaan, where I am bringing you, you shall not do; nor shall you walk in their² ordinances.

4 ^aYou shall observe My judgments and keep My ordinances, to walk in them: I am the Lord your God.

5 You shall therefore keep My statutes and My judgments, which if a man does, he shall live by them: I am the Lord.

6 ‘None of you shall approach anyone who is near of kin to him, to uncover his nakedness: I am the Lord.

Verse Comparison: Leviticus 18:2

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American Standard Version
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, I am Jehovah your God.

Amplified® Bible
Say to the Israelites, I am the Lord your God.

Contemporary English Version
to tell the people of Israel: I am the LORD your God!

Darby English Version
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, I am Jehovah your God.

Good News Bible
to say to the people of Israel, "I am the LORD your God.

King James Version
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, I am the LORD your God.

New American Standard Bible
"Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, `I am the LORD your God.

New International Version
"Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'I am the LORD your God.

New King James Version
“Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘I am the LORD your God.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, ' I proclaim Myself as the LORD your God.

Revised Standard Version
"Say to the people of Israel, I am the LORD your God.

Young's Literal Translation
`Speak unto the sons of Israel, and thou hast said unto them, I `am' Jehovah your God;

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