You shall not do as they do in the land of Egypt, where you lived. You shall not do as they do in the land of Canaan, where I am bringing you. You shall not follow their statutes.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Leviticus 18:3 in context
Leviticus 18:1–6
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The LORD said to Moses,
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“Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them, ‘I am the LORD your God.
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You shall not do as they do in the land of Egypt, where you lived. You shall not do as they do in the land of Canaan, where I am bringing you. You shall not follow their statutes.
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You shall do my ordinances. You shall keep my statutes and walk in them. I am the LORD your God.
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You shall therefore keep my statutes and my ordinances, which if a man does, he shall live in them. I am the LORD.
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“‘None of you shall approach any close relatives, to uncover their nakedness: I am the LORD.
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