Leviticus 18:3 bbe — You may not do those things which were done in the land of Egypt where you were living; and you may not do those things…

Leviticus 18:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You may not do those things which were done in the land of Egypt where you were living; and you may not do those things which are done in the land of Canaan where I am taking you, or be guided in your behaviour by their rules.”

Leviticus 18:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 18, verse 3.

Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

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.

Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 18:3.

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Leviticus 18:3 reads (BBE): “You may not do those things which were done in the land of Egypt where you were living; and you may not do those things which are done in the land of Canaan where I am taking you, or be guided in your behaviour by their rules.” 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.