Leviticus 11:45 cpdv — For I am the Lord, who led you away from the land of Egypt, so that I would be your God; you shall be holy, for I am Ho…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For I am the Lord, who led you away from the land of Egypt, so that I would be your God; you shall be holy, for I am Holy. "

— Leviticus 11:45, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 11 — Context

42

Whatever advances by four feet upon the chest, or that has many feet, or that drags across the soil, you shall not eat, because it is abominable.

43

Do not be willing to contaminate your souls, nor shall you touch any of these, lest you become unclean.

44

For I am the Lord your God. Be holy, for I am Holy. Do not pollute your souls with any creeping thing, which moves across the land.

45

For I am the Lord, who led you away from the land of Egypt, so that I would be your God; you shall be holy, for I am Holy.

46

This is the law of animals and flying things, and of every living soul that moves in the waters or creeps upon the land,

47

so that you may know the difference between clean and unclean, and so that you may know what you ought to eat, and what you ought to refuse.

Leviticus 11:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 11:45 say?
Leviticus 11:45 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For I am the Lord, who led you away from the land of Egypt, so that I would be your God; you shall be holy, for I am Holy. ”
Where is Leviticus 11:45 in the Bible?
Leviticus 11:45 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, verse 45.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 11:45.
What translation should I read Leviticus 11:45 in?
Leviticus 11:45 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 11:45?
Leviticus 11:45 reads (CPDV): “For I am the Lord, who led you away from the land of Egypt, so that I would be your God; you shall be holy, for I am Holy. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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