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Berean Standard Bible

“Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am the LORD your God.”

Leviticus 20:7

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After listing serious offenses, Leviticus 20 repeats the call to be a distinct people. It sets holiness as the goal behind the laws.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am the LORD your God.

World English Bible (WEB)

“‘Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be holy; for I am Yahweh your God.

King James Version (KJV)

Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy; for I am Jehovah your God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So make and keep yourselves holy, for I am the Lord your God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Santificaos, pues, y sed santos, porque yo Jehová soy vuestro Dios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»Santifíquense y sean santos, porque yo soy el Señor su Dios.

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