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Leviticus 18:29

Leviticus 18:30 kjv — Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any one of these abominable customs, which were committed be…

King James Version

"Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any one of these abominable customs, which were committed before you, and that ye defile not yourselves therein: I am the Lord your God. "

— Leviticus 18:30, King James Version

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Leviticus 18 — Context

27

(For all these abominations have the men of the land done, which were before you, and the land is defiled;)

28

That the land spue not you out also, when ye defile it, as it spued out the nations that were before you.

29

For whosoever shall commit any of these abominations, even the souls that commit them shall be cut off from among their people.

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Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any one of these abominable customs, which were committed before you, and that ye defile not yourselves therein: I am the Lord your God.

Leviticus 18:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 18:30 say?
Leviticus 18:30 in the King James Version reads: “Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any one of these abominable customs, which were committed before you, and that ye defile not yourselves therein: I am the Lord your God. ”
Where is Leviticus 18:30 in the Bible?
Leviticus 18:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 18, verse 30.
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 18:30.
What translation should I read Leviticus 18:30 in?
Leviticus 18:30 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 18:30?
Leviticus 18:30 reads (KJV): “Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any one of these abominable customs, which were committed before you, and that ye defile not yourselves therein: I am the Lord your God. ” 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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