Leviticus 26:2 kjva — Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord."

— Leviticus 26:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Leviticus 26 — Context

1

Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the Lord your God.

2

Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord.

3

If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them;

4

Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.

5

And your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing time: and ye shall eat your bread to the full, and dwell in your land safely.

Leviticus 26:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 26:2 say?
Leviticus 26:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord.”
Where is Leviticus 26:2 in the Bible?
Leviticus 26:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 26, verse 2.
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 26:2.
What translation should I read Leviticus 26:2 in?
Leviticus 26:2 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 26:2?
Leviticus 26:2 reads (KJVA): “Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: 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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