Leviticus 19:3 bbe — Let every man give honour to his mother and to his father and keep my Sabbaths: I am the Lord your God.

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"Let every man give honour to his mother and to his father and keep my Sabbaths: I am the Lord your God."

— Leviticus 19:3, Bible in Basic English

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“Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father; and ye shall keep my sabbaths: I am Jehovah your God. ”
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Leviticus 19 — Context

And the Lord said to Moses,

Say to all the people of Israel, You are to be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy.

Let every man give honour to his mother and to his father and keep my Sabbaths: I am the Lord your God.

Do not go after false gods, and do not make metal images of gods for yourselves: I am the Lord your God.

And when you give a peace offering to the Lord, do it in the way which is pleasing to the Lord.

Let it be used for food on the same day on which it is offered, or on the day after; and whatever is over on the third day is to be burned with fire.

Leviticus 19:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 19:3 say?

Leviticus 19:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let every man give honour to his mother and to his father and keep my Sabbaths: I am the Lord your God.”

Where is Leviticus 19:3 in the Bible?

Leviticus 19:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 19, verse 3.

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 19:3.

What translation should I read Leviticus 19:3 in?

Leviticus 19:3 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 19:3?

Leviticus 19:3 reads (BBE): “Let every man give honour to his mother and to his father and keep my Sabbaths: 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.

Leviticus 19:3 bbe — Let every man give honour to his mother and to his father and keep my Sabbaths: I am the Lord your God.

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