Berean Standard Bible
“For I am the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt so that I would be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy.”
Leviticus 11 lays out laws about clean and unclean animals. The chapter closes by grounding the whole system in God's identity, rather than in dietary reasons alone.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For I am the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt so that I would be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy.
World English Bible (WEB)
For I am Yahweh who brought you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God. You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.
King James Version (KJV)
For I am the LORD that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For I am Jehovah that brought you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For I am the Lord, who took you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God; so be you holy, for I am holy.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque yo soy Jehová, que os hago subir de la tierra de Egipto para seros por Dios: seréis pues santos, porque yo soy santo.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Yo soy el Señor, el que los sacó de Egipto para ser su Dios. Por lo tanto, deben ser santos como yo soy santo.
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