Leviticus 20:22

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Ye shall therefore keep all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: that the land, whither I bring you to dwell therein, spue you not out.

Original Language Analysis

וּשְׁמַרְתֶּ֤ם Ye shall therefore keep H8104
וּשְׁמַרְתֶּ֤ם Ye shall therefore keep
Strong's: H8104
Word #: 1 of 20
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 2 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 3 of 20
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
חֻקֹּתַי֙ all my statutes H2708
חֻקֹּתַי֙ all my statutes
Strong's: H2708
Word #: 4 of 20
a statute
וְאֶת H853
וְאֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 5 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 6 of 20
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
מִשְׁפָּטַ֔י and all my judgments H4941
מִשְׁפָּטַ֔י and all my judgments
Strong's: H4941
Word #: 7 of 20
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
וַֽעֲשִׂיתֶ֖ם and do H6213
וַֽעֲשִׂיתֶ֖ם and do
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 8 of 20
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֹתָ֑ם H853
אֹתָ֑ם
Strong's: H853
Word #: 9 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְלֹֽא H3808
וְלֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 10 of 20
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תָקִ֤יא therein spue you not out H6958
תָקִ֤יא therein spue you not out
Strong's: H6958
Word #: 11 of 20
to vomit
אֶתְכֶם֙ H853
אֶתְכֶם֙
Strong's: H853
Word #: 12 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָאָ֔רֶץ them that the land H776
הָאָ֔רֶץ them that the land
Strong's: H776
Word #: 13 of 20
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
אֲשֶׁ֨ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 14 of 20
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
אֲנִ֜י H589
אֲנִ֜י
Strong's: H589
Word #: 15 of 20
i
מֵבִ֥יא whither I bring H935
מֵבִ֥יא whither I bring
Strong's: H935
Word #: 16 of 20
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
אֶתְכֶ֛ם H853
אֶתְכֶ֛ם
Strong's: H853
Word #: 17 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
שָׁ֖מָּה H8033
שָׁ֖מָּה
Strong's: H8033
Word #: 18 of 20
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
לָשֶׁ֥בֶת you to dwell H3427
לָשֶׁ֥בֶת you to dwell
Strong's: H3427
Word #: 19 of 20
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
בָּֽהּ׃ H0
בָּֽהּ׃
Strong's: H0
Word #: 20 of 20

Analysis & Commentary

Ye shall therefore keep all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: that the land, whither I bring you to dwell therein, spue you not out.

This verse falls within the section on Penalties for Disobedience. Punishments for violations of sexual and religious laws, emphasizing the seriousness of sin in God's holy community.


The New Testament reveals that Christ's sacrifice accomplishes what the Levitical system could only symbolize—complete forgiveness and restoration of relationship with God.

Historical Context

Punishments for violations of sexual and religious laws, emphasizing the seriousness of sin in God's holy community. Chapters 17-27, often called the 'Holiness Code,' expand covenant obligations beyond ritual to encompass all of life—sexuality, economics, justice, and relationships. The repeated refrain 'I am the LORD' grounds these laws in God's character and covenant relationship with Israel. Israel received these laws while encamped at Sinai, before entering Canaan. The laws prepared them for life in the promised land, distinguishing them from Canaanite practices and establishing their identity as God's holy nation. The portable tabernacle, central to Levitical worship, accompanied them through wilderness wanderings and eventually found permanent form in Solomon's temple. Archaeological discoveries at sites like Ugarit reveal Canaanite religious practices Israel's laws explicitly rejected, confirming the Bible's historical reliability and the distinctiveness of Israelite worship.

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