Leviticus 20:22

French Jerusalem 1998

Vous garderez toutes mes lois, toutes mes coutumes, et vous les mettrez en pratique; ainsi ne vous vomira pas le pays où je vous conduis pour y demeurer.

What Does This Mean?

This verse is God talking to the Israelites, telling them to follow all of His rules and laws so they won't be expelled from the promised land. The message is clear: obedience to God's commands is necessary to stay in the land He promised.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're invited to a really cool treehouse, but you have to follow all the rules of the treehouse to stay. If you break the rules, you have to leave. God is saying the same thing about the land He's giving to the Israelites.

Historical Background

The book of Leviticus was written by Moses around 1440 BC. It was addressed to the Israelites, who were about to enter the promised land after their exodus from Egypt. The cultural setting emphasizes God's desire for a holy people who follow His laws.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, this verse can be applied to the importance of following rules or principles in any community or organization you belong to. For instance, a company's employees must follow policies to avoid being fired.

Topics

• obedience
• promised land
• laws
• God's promises
• community
• consequences

Related Verses

• Exodus 19:5
• Deuteronomy 4:1-2
• Joshua 23:15
• Jeremiah 7:23
• Matthew 5:17-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'spue you not out' mean?

'Spue you not out' is an archaic way of saying 'do not spit you out.' It means to be rejected or expelled from a place.

Who is the audience of this verse?

The audience is the Israelites, who are about to enter the promised land and need to understand the conditions for staying there.

How does this relate to the promised land?

This verse emphasizes that the Israelites must obey God's laws to remain in the promised land, which He is giving them.

What are the consequences of not following God's statutes?

The consequence, as stated in the verse, is being expelled from the promised land, which symbolizes God's rejection of disobedience.