Leviticus 18:5 kjva — Ye shall therefore keep my statutes, and my judgments: which if a man do, he shall live in them: I am the Lord.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Ye shall therefore keep my statutes, and my judgments: which if a man do, he shall live in them: I am the Lord."

— Leviticus 18:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Leviticus 18 — Context

2

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, I am the Lord your God.

3

After the doings of the land of Egypt, wherein ye dwelt, shall ye not do: and after the doings of the land of Canaan, whither I bring you, shall ye not do: neither shall ye walk in their ordinances.

4

Ye shall do my judgments, and keep mine ordinances, to walk therein: I am the Lord your God.

5

Ye shall therefore keep my statutes, and my judgments: which if a man do, he shall live in them: I am the Lord.

6

None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness: I am the Lord.

7

The nakedness of thy father, or the nakedness of thy mother, shalt thou not uncover: she is thy mother; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.

8

The nakedness of thy father’s wife shalt thou not uncover: it is thy father’s nakedness.

Leviticus 18:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 18:5 say?
Leviticus 18:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Ye shall therefore keep my statutes, and my judgments: which if a man do, he shall live in them: I am the Lord.”
Where is Leviticus 18:5 in the Bible?
Leviticus 18:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 18, verse 5.
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 18:5.
What translation should I read Leviticus 18:5 in?
Leviticus 18:5 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 18:5?
Leviticus 18:5 reads (KJVA): “Ye shall therefore keep my statutes, and my judgments: which if a man do, he shall live in them: I am the Lord.” 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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