Leviticus 11:45

Hebrew Bible Modern 1977

כי אני יהוה המעלה אתכם מארץ מצרים להית לכם לאלהים והייתם קדשים כי קדוש אני:

What Does This Mean?

God is speaking in this verse, reminding the Israelites that He brought them out of Egypt to be their God. He commands them to be holy because He is holy.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your mom or dad said, 'I brought you home from school to be part of our family, so you need to act like a good family member because we are all good family members.' That's what God is saying to the Israelites here.

Historical Background

This verse is part of Leviticus, written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE, to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. It was meant to guide them in living a life that reflected their special relationship with God.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, a person might decide to avoid hanging out with friends who make poor choices because they want to stay true to their faith and honor God's call to holiness.

Topics

• holiness
• commandments
• God's character
• redemption
• saintliness
• divine instruction

Related Verses

• Exodus 19:6
• 1 Peter 1:16
• Ephesians 5:8
• Leviticus 19:2
• Matthew 5:48

Recommended Reading

Commentary Leviticus Commentaries → Get This Bible Hebrew Bible Modern Study Bible →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be holy?

Being holy means to be set apart for God's use, to be morally pure, and to reflect God's character in your life.

Why does God command the Israelites to be holy?

God commands the Israelites to be holy because He is holy, and He wants them to reflect His nature in their daily lives as a sign of their special covenant relationship with Him.

How does Leviticus 11:45 apply to Christians today?

Christians today can apply Leviticus 11:45 by striving to live a life that reflects God's character, just as the Israelites were called to be holy because God is holy.

How does this verse relate to the Exodus?

This verse directly connects to the Exodus by reminding the Israelites that their freedom from Egypt was given by God, and now they are to live a holy life as a response to His deliverance.