Leviticus 25:18

Authorized King James Version

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Wherefore ye shall do my statutes, and keep my judgments, and do them; and ye shall dwell in the land in safety.

Original Language Analysis

וַֽעֲשִׂיתֶ֣ם Wherefore ye shall do H6213
וַֽעֲשִׂיתֶ֣ם Wherefore ye shall do
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 1 of 12
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 2 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
חֻקֹּתַ֔י my statutes H2708
חֻקֹּתַ֔י my statutes
Strong's: H2708
Word #: 3 of 12
a statute
וְאֶת H853
וְאֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 4 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מִשְׁפָּטַ֥י my judgments H4941
מִשְׁפָּטַ֥י my judgments
Strong's: H4941
Word #: 5 of 12
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
תִּשְׁמְר֖וּ and keep H8104
תִּשְׁמְר֖וּ and keep
Strong's: H8104
Word #: 6 of 12
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
וַֽעֲשִׂיתֶ֣ם Wherefore ye shall do H6213
וַֽעֲשִׂיתֶ֣ם Wherefore ye shall do
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 7 of 12
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֹתָ֑ם H853
אֹתָ֑ם
Strong's: H853
Word #: 8 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וִֽישַׁבְתֶּ֥ם them and ye shall dwell H3427
וִֽישַׁבְתֶּ֥ם them and ye shall dwell
Strong's: H3427
Word #: 9 of 12
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 10 of 12
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הָאָ֖רֶץ in the land H776
הָאָ֖רֶץ in the land
Strong's: H776
Word #: 11 of 12
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
לָבֶֽטַח׃ in safety H983
לָבֶֽטַח׃ in safety
Strong's: H983
Word #: 12 of 12
properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely

Analysis & Commentary

Wherefore ye shall do my statutes, and keep my judgments, and do them; and ye shall dwell in the land in safety.

This verse falls within the section on Sabbath Year and Jubilee. Sabbath year rest for land and Year of Jubilee releasing debts and slaves, teaching trust in God's provision.


Hebrews 9-10 explains how Christ's once-for-all sacrifice supersedes the repeated Levitical offerings, providing permanent cleansing from sin.

Historical Context

Sabbath year rest for land and Year of Jubilee releasing debts and slaves, teaching trust in God's provision. 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. Ancient sacrificial texts from cultures surrounding Israel demonstrate the widespread practice of animal sacrifice, but Israel's system uniquely emphasized moral atonement over magical efficacy.

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