For I am the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt so that I would be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. For I am the LORD,Yahweh grounds Israel’s obedience in His own covenant identity. He is the eternal, sovereign God who bound Himself to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Exo 6:2 God also told Moses, “I am the LORD.
Isa 45:5 I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me…
Ezk 20:5 This is what the Lord GOD says: On the day I chose Israel…
who brought you up out of the land of Egypt Israel’s deliverance from slavery revealed the LORD’s power, mercy, and faithfulness to His promises. The Exodus established a pattern of redemption fulfilled ultimately in Christ, whose sacrifice delivers His people from bondage to sin. Exo 20:2 I am the LORD your God, who brought you out…
Deu 5:6 I am the LORD your God, who brought you out…
Deu 6:12 be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you…
so that I would be your God; God rescued Israel not merely to free them from Egypt, but to claim them as His covenant people. Their worship, conduct, and identity were to reflect their belonging to Him. Exo 6:7 I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God.…
Ezk 36:28 Then you will live in the land that I gave your forefathers;…
Jer 31:33 “But this is the covenant I will make”…
therefore be holy, Holiness was Israel’s fitting response to the God who redeemed and dwelt among them. Separation from unclean practices and obedience to God’s commands marked them as a people set apart for His purposes. Lev 20:7 Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy,…
1Pe 1:15 But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy…
Deu 14:2 for you are a people holy to the LORD your God.…
because I am holy. God’s own holy character is the standard for His people. His purity, righteousness, and separation from all sin call His redeemed people to lives that honor Him. 1Pe 1:16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
Lev 19:2 Speak to the whole congregation of Israel and tell them:…
Isa 6:3 “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts;…”…
Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, to whom the laws in Leviticus were given. They were called to be holy and set apart from other nations. 2. God (Yahweh)The one true God who delivered the Israelites from Egypt and established a covenant with them, calling them to holiness. 3. EgyptThe land of bondage from which God delivered the Israelites, symbolizing sin and oppression. Teaching Points Holiness as a Response to DeliveranceGod’s deliverance from Egypt is a foundational reason for the call to holiness. Just as the Israelites were called to be holy because God delivered them, Christians are called to live holy lives in response to Christ’s deliverance from sin. The Nature of HolinessThe Hebrew word for holy, "qadosh," implies being set apart. Holiness involves separation from sin and dedication to God. This principle remains relevant for Christians today, who are called to be distinct from the world. Holiness in Daily LifeHoliness is not just a spiritual concept but a practical one that affects daily living. It involves making choices that honor God in every aspect of life, from what we consume to how we interact with others. The Role of ObedienceObedience to God’s commands is a key aspect of holiness. Just as the Israelites were given specific laws to follow, Christians are called to obey the teachings of Christ and the apostles. Holiness and CommunityHoliness is both personal and communal. The call to be holy was given to the entire nation of Israel, and similarly, the church is called to be a holy community that reflects God’s character to the world. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding the historical context of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt enhance our understanding of the call to holiness in Leviticus 11:45? 2. In what ways can the concept of being "set apart" (qadosh) be applied to modern Christian living? 3. How do the New Testament teachings on holiness (e.g., 1 Peter 1:15-16) build upon the foundation laid in Leviticus 11:45? 4. What are some practical steps you can take to pursue holiness in your daily life, and how can you rely on God’s strength in this pursuit? 5. How can the church today embody the communal aspect of holiness, and what impact might this have on the surrounding culture? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 19:5-6This passage emphasizes the call for Israel to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation, which aligns with the call to holiness in Leviticus 11:45. 1 Peter 1:15-16Peter reiterates the call to holiness for believers, quoting Leviticus, and applying it to the New Testament church. Romans 12:1-2Paul urges believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which echoes the call to holiness found in Leviticus. | High Reasons for Holiness | W. Clarkson | Leviticus 11:45 | | Holiness and its Requirements | S.R. Aldridge | Leviticus 11:45 | | Holiness | S.R. Aldridge | Leviticus 11:1-47 | | The Religious Use of Nature | R.M. Edgar | Leviticus 11:1-47 | | Answers to Objections Respecting These Regulations | S. H. Kellogg, D. D. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | Apologetic Value of This Law | S. H. Kellogg, D. D. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | Bodily Holiness | S. H. Kellogg, D. D. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | Clean and Unclean Animals | S. H. Kellogg, D. D. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | Clean and Unclean Fish | A. A. Bonar. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | Clean and Unclean Insects | A. A. Bonar. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | Distinguishing the Precious from the Vile | W. H. Jellie. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | Lessons | A. Willet, D. D. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | Lessons from the Fowls | A. A. Bonar. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | Minute Enactments | J. Cumming, D. D. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | The Bat as a Type | A. F. Forrest. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | The Clean and the Unclean | Spurgeon, Charles Haddon | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | The Clean and the Unclean | C. H. Mackintosh. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | The Clean and Unclean | J. A. Seiss, D. D. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | The Coney Unclean | Spurgeon, Charles Haddon | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | The Eagle as a Type | A. F. Forrest. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | The Hare Unclean | Spurgeon, Charles Haddon | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | The Kite as a Type | A. F. Forrest. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | The Osprey as a Type | A. F. Forrest. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | The Owl as a Type | A. F. Forrest. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | The Raven as a Type | A. F. Forrest. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | The Right Use of Things | J. Parker, D. D. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | The Vulture as a Type | A. F. Forrest. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | Types of Manhood | A. Willet, D. D. | Leviticus 11:2-47 | | Clean and Unclean - a Lesson on Sin | W. Clarkson | Leviticus 11:4-47 | | Clean and Unclean - Three Side Truths | W. Clarkson | Leviticus 11:4-47 | | Unclean, Creeping, and Dead Things | J.A. Macdonald | Leviticus 11:26-47 |
People Aaron, Hen, Moses, ShaphanPlaces Egypt, TemanTopics Bringeth, Bringing, Egypt, Holy, ThusDictionary of Bible Themes Leviticus 11:45 1349 covenant, at Sinai
6659 freedom, acts in OT
8402 claims Leviticus 11:1-47 4438 eating
5773 abstinence, discipline
7525 exclusiveness Leviticus 11:41-45 5185 stomach
7348 defilement Leviticus 11:44-45 1100 God, perfection
5380 law, and gospel
6745 sanctification, nature and basis
8115 discipleship, nature of
8270 holiness, set apart Leviticus 11:44-47 7422 ritual Library Eleventh Day. The Holy one of Israel.
I am the Lord that brought you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God; ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy. I the Lord which make you holy, am holy.'--Lev. xi. 45, xxi. 8. 'I am the Lord Thy God, the Holy One of Israel, Thy Saviour. Thus saith the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King.'--Isa. xliii. 3, 14, 15. In the book of Exodus we found God making provision for the Holiness of His people. In the holy …
Andrew Murray—Holy in ChristThe Clean and the Unclean
I. It is our firm belief that these distinctions of meats were laid down on purpose TO KEEP THE JEWS AS A DISTINCT PEOPLE, and that herein they might be a type of the people of God, who are also, throughout all ages, to be a distinct and separate people--not of the world, even as Christ was not of the world. You that are conversant with the old Levitical rule, well know that it was quite impossible for the Hebrews to mix with any other nation, without violating the statutes they were commanded to …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 9: 1863 Sanctification is a Mystery.
"Let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of. God." --2 Cor. vii. 1. Sanctification belongs to the mysteries of faith; hence it can not be confessed but as a dogma. By this statement we intend to cut off at once every representation which makes "sanctification" to consist of the human effort to make oneself holy or holier. To become more holy is undoubtedly the duty which rests upon every man. God has condemned all unholiness, as an accursed …
Abraham Kuyper—The Work of the Holy Spirit Fifth Day. Holiness and Redemption.
Sanctify unto me all the first-born.'--Ex. xiii. 2. 'All the first-born are mine; for on the day I smote all the first-born in the land of Egypt I sanctified unto me all the first-born in Israel: mine they shall be: I am the Lord.'--Num. iii. 13, viii. 17. 'For I am the Lord your God that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.'--Lev. xi. 45. 'I have redeemed thee; thou art mine.'--Isa. xliii. 1. At Horeb we saw how the …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ A Book for Boys and Girls Or, Temporal Things Spritualized.
by John Bunyan, Licensed and entered according to order. London: Printed for, and sold by, R. Tookey, at his Printing House in St. Christopher's Court, in Threadneedle Street, behind the Royal Exchange, 1701. Advertisement by the Editor. Some degree of mystery hangs over these Divine Emblems for children, and many years' diligent researches have not enabled me completely to solve it. That they were written by Bunyan, there cannot be the slightest doubt. 'Manner and matter, too, are all his own.'[1] …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 List of Abbreviations Used in Reference to Rabbinic Writings Quoted in this Work.
THE Mishnah is always quoted according to Tractate, Chapter (Pereq) and Paragraph (Mishnah), the Chapter being marked in Roman, the paragraph in ordinary Numerals. Thus Ber. ii. 4 means the Mishnic Tractate Berakhoth, second Chapter, fourth Paragraph. The Jerusalem Talmud is distinguished by the abbreviation Jer. before the name of the Tractate. Thus, Jer. Ber. is the Jer. Gemara, or Talmud, of the Tractate Berakhoth. The edition, from which quotations are made, is that commonly used, Krotoschin, …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah Thirtieth Lesson. An Holy Priesthood;'
An holy priesthood;' Or, The Ministry of Intercession. An holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.'--I Peter ii. 5. Ye shall be named the Priests of the Lord.'--Isaiah lxi. 6. THE Spirit of the Lord God is upon me: because the Lord hath anointed me.' These are the words of Jesus in Isaiah. As the fruit of His work all redeemed ones are priests, fellow-partakers with Him of His anointing with the Spirit as High Priest. Like the precious ointment upon …
Andrew Murray—With Christ in the School of Prayer The Destruction of Jerusalem
[Illustration: (drop cap G) Ruins of a Synagogue] God had given to His people a Book foretelling the coming of the Christ--or Messiah, as the word is written in Hebrew--so that they might be prepared and ready for His appearance. Yet when He came they did not receive Him. They were looking for an earthly king, and the beautiful words spoken by the ancient prophets had no meaning to them. When Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, the Jews were under the iron rule of the Roman Empire, of which they …
Mildred Duff—The Bible in its Making Leviticus
The emphasis which modern criticism has very properly laid on the prophetic books and the prophetic element generally in the Old Testament, has had the effect of somewhat diverting popular attention from the priestly contributions to the literature and religion of Israel. From this neglect Leviticus has suffered most. Yet for many reasons it is worthy of close attention; it is the deliberate expression of the priestly mind of Israel at its best, and it thus forms a welcome foil to the unattractive …
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