Leviticus 19:30 bbe — Keep my Sabbaths and have respect for my holy place: I am the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

"Keep my Sabbaths and have respect for my holy place: I am the Lord."

— Leviticus 19:30, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 19 — Context

27

The ends of the hair round your face and on your chin may not be cut off.

28

You may not make cuts in your flesh in respect for the dead, or have marks printed on your bodies: I am the Lord.

29

Do not make your daughter common by letting her become a loose woman, for fear that the land may become full of shame.

30

Keep my Sabbaths and have respect for my holy place: I am the Lord.

31

Do not go after those who make use of spirits, or wonder-workers; do not go in their ways or become unclean through them: I am the Lord your God.

32

Get up from your seats before the white-haired, and give honour to the old, and let the fear of your God be before you: I am the Lord.

33

And if a man from another country is living in your land with you, do not make life hard for him;

Leviticus 19:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 19:30 say?
Leviticus 19:30 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Keep my Sabbaths and have respect for my holy place: I am the Lord.”
Where is Leviticus 19:30 in the Bible?
Leviticus 19:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 19, 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 19:30.
What translation should I read Leviticus 19:30 in?
Leviticus 19:30 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 19:30?
Leviticus 19:30 reads (BBE): “Keep my Sabbaths and have respect for my holy place: 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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