Leviticus 18:5 nasb — 'So you shall keep My statutes and My judgments, by which a man may live if he does them; I am the LORD.

NASB

"'So you shall keep My statutes and My judgments, by which a man may live if he does them; I am the LORD."

— Leviticus 18:5, NASB

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Leviticus 18 — Context

2

"Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'I am the LORD your God.

3

'You shall not do what is done in the land of Egypt where you lived, nor are you to do what is done in the land of Canaan where I am bringing you; you shall not walk in their statutes.

4

'You are to perform My judgments and keep My statutes, to live in accord with them; I am the LORD your God.

5

'So you shall keep My statutes and My judgments, by which a man may live if he does them; I am the LORD.

6

'None of you shall approach any blood relative of his to uncover nakedness; I am the LORD.

7

'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, that is, the nakedness of your mother. She is your mother; you are not to uncover her nakedness.

8

'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's wife; it is your father's nakedness.

Leviticus 18:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 18:5 say?
Leviticus 18:5 in the NASB reads: “'So you shall keep My statutes and My judgments, by which a man may live if he does 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 (NASB): “'So you shall keep My statutes and My judgments, by which a man may live if he does 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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