Leviticus 20:22

Leviticus 20:22 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

You are therefore to keep all My statutes and ordinances, so that the land where I am bringing you to live will not vomit you out.

King James Version KJV

¶ 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.

American Standard Version ASV

Ye shall therefore keep all my statutes, and all mine ordinances, and do them; that the land, whither I bring you to dwell therein, vomit you not out.

Bible in Basic English BBE

So then, keep my rules and my decisions and do them, so that the land which I am giving you as your resting-place may not violently send you out again.

Free Bible Version FBV

So keep all my rules and regulations, so that the land where I'm taking you to live won't vomit you out.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Ye shall keepe therefore all mine ordinances and all my iudgements, and doe them, that the land, whither I bring you to dwel therein, spue you not out.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'And ye have kept all My statutes, and all My judgments, and have done them, and the land vomiteth you not out whither I am bringing you in to dwell in it;

World English Bible WEB

“‘You shall therefore keep all my statutes and all my ordinances, and do them, that the land where I am bringing you to dwell may not vomit you out.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Keep my laws and my judgments, and do them: lest the land into which you are to enter to dwell therein, vomit you also out.

Translation for Translators T4T

‘Obey all my laws/decrees [DOU] carefully, in order that you will not be forced to leave [MET] the land to which I am bringing you.

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Leviticus 20:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/שְׁמַרְתֶּ֤ם אֶת כָּל חֻקֹּתַ/י֙ וְ/אֶת כָּל מִשְׁפָּטַ֔/י וַ/עֲשִׂיתֶ֖ם אֹתָ֑/ם וְ/לֹא תָקִ֤יא אֶתְ/כֶם֙ הָ/אָ֔רֶץ אֲשֶׁ֨ר אֲנִ֜י מֵבִ֥יא אֶתְ/כֶ֛ם שָׁ֖מָּ/ה לָ/שֶׁ֥בֶת בָּֽ/הּ

וּ/שְׁמַרְתֶּ֤ם shâmar H8104 to keep Conj | V-Qal-2mp

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

חֻקֹּתַ/י֙ chuqqâh H2708 statute N-cp | Suff

וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. Conj | DirObjM

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

מִשְׁפָּטַ֔/י mishpâṭ H4941 justice N-mp | Suff

וַ/עֲשִׂיתֶ֖ם ʻâsâh H6213 to make Conj | V-Qal-2mp

אֹתָ֑/ם ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

וְ/לֹא lôʼ H3808 not Conj | Part

תָקִ֤יא qôwʼ H6958 to vomit V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs

אֶתְ/כֶם֙ ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

הָ/אָ֔רֶץ ʼerets H776 land Art | N-cs

אֲשֶׁ֨ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

אֲנִ֜י ʼănîy H589 I Pron

מֵבִ֥יא bôwʼ H935 Lebo V-Hiphil

אֶתְ/כֶ֛ם ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

שָׁ֖מָּ/ה shâm H8033 there Adv | Suff

לָ/שֶׁ֥בֶת yâshab H3427 to dwell Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

בָּֽ/הּ Prep | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 20:22

וּ/שְׁמַרְתֶּ֤ם shâmar H8104 "to keep" Conj | V-Qal-2mp

To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.

Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from

Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

חֻקֹּתַ/י֙ chuqqâh H2708 "statute" N-cp | Suff

This Hebrew word refers to a statute or ordinance, often given by God to the Israelites. It appears in books like Leviticus and Numbers, outlining rules for sacrifices and festivals. These statutes helped the Israelites understand God's requirements.

Definition: 1) statute, ordinance, limit, enactment, something prescribed 1a) statute

Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: appointed, custom, manner, ordinance, site, statute. See also: Genesis 26:5; Deuteronomy 28:15; Psalms 18:23.

וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." Conj | DirObjM

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

מִשְׁפָּטַ֔/י mishpâṭ H4941 "justice" N-mp | Suff

Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.

Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan

Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.

וַ/עֲשִׂיתֶ֖ם ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" Conj | V-Qal-2mp

This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.

Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made

Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.

אֹתָ֑/ם ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

וְ/לֹא lôʼ H3808 "not" Conj | Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

תָקִ֤יא qôwʼ H6958 "to vomit" V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs

This word means to vomit or spue out, and can be used literally or figuratively, as in a land spewing out its inhabitants. It appears in various forms in the Bible.

Definition: 1) to vomit up, spue out, disgorge 1a) (Qal) to vomit 1b) (Hiphil) to vomit up 1b1) of land spewing out its inhabitants (fig) 1b2) vomiting, disgorging

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: spue (out), vomit (out, up, up again). See also: Leviticus 18:25; Job 20:15; Proverbs 23:8.

אֶתְ/כֶם֙ ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

הָ/אָ֔רֶץ ʼerets H776 "land" Art | N-cs

The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.

Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan

Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.

אֲשֶׁ֨ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

אֲנִ֜י ʼănîy H589 "I" Pron

This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.

Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)

Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.

מֵבִ֥יא bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" V-Hiphil

This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.

אֶתְ/כֶ֛ם ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

שָׁ֖מָּ/ה shâm H8033 "there" Adv | Suff

The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.

Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)

Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.

לָ/שֶׁ֥בֶת yâshab H3427 "to dwell" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.

Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)

Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.

בָּֽ/הּ "" Prep | Suff

Study Notes — Leviticus 20:22

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Leviticus 20:22 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 20:22
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 20:22
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 20:22
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 20:22
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 20:22
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 20:22
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Sermons on Leviticus 20:22

Context — Distinguish between Clean and Unclean

20If a man lies with his uncle’s wife, he has uncovered the nakedness of his uncle. They will bear their sin; they shall die childless. 21If a man marries his brother’s wife, it is an act of impurity. He has uncovered the nakedness of his brother; they shall be childless.

22You are therefore to keep all My statutes and ordinances, so that the land where I am bringing you to live will not vomit you out.

23You must not follow the statutes of the nations I am driving out before you. Because they did all these things, I abhorred them. 24But I have told you that you will inherit their land, since I will give it to you as an inheritance—a land flowing with milk and honey. I am the LORD your God, who has set you apart from the peoples.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Leviticus 18:25–28	Even the land has become defiled, so I am punishing it for its sin, and the land will vomit out its inhabitants. But you are to keep My statutes and ordinances, and you must not commit any of these abominations—neither your native-born nor the foreigner who lives among you. For the men who were in the land before you committed all these abominations, and the land has become defiled. So if you defile the land, it will vomit you out as it spewed out the nations before you.
2	Ezekiel 36:27	And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.
3	Leviticus 18:4–5	You are to practice My judgments and keep My statutes by walking in them. I am the LORD your God. Keep My statutes and My judgments, for the man who does these things will live by them. I am the LORD.
4	Psalms 119:145	I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD! I will obey Your statutes.
5	Psalms 119:80	May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.
6	Psalms 119:20	My soul is consumed with longing for Your judgments at all times.
7	Psalms 119:160	The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.
8	Psalms 105:45	that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah!
9	Isaiah 26:8–9	Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls. My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.
10	Deuteronomy 4:45	These are the testimonies, statutes, and ordinances that Moses proclaimed to them after they had come out of Egypt,

Leviticus 20:22 Summary

[Leviticus 20:22 is a reminder that God wants us to follow His rules and commands so we can live in harmony with Him and the world around us. If we disobey, there are consequences, just like a land can reject its inhabitants if they don't take care of it (as seen in Deuteronomy 28:63). By following God's commands, we show our love and respect for Him, and He promises to bless us and give us a good life (as promised in Deuteronomy 7:12-13). This is all part of God's plan to make us holy, just like He is holy (Leviticus 11:44-45).]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for the land to 'vomit you out' in Leviticus 20:22?

This phrase is a metaphor for the land's rejection of its inhabitants due to their disobedience, similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 28:63 and Leviticus 18:28, where God warns of the consequences of not following His commands.

Why is it important to keep God's statutes and ordinances according to Leviticus 20:22?

Keeping God's statutes and ordinances is crucial because it demonstrates obedience to God and allows the people to live in harmony with the land and its Creator, as seen in Exodus 19:5 and Deuteronomy 7:12-13, where obedience is tied to blessing and inheritance.

How does Leviticus 20:22 relate to the concept of God's holiness?

Leviticus 20:22 emphasizes the importance of living a holy life, separated unto God, which is a recurring theme throughout the book of Leviticus, such as in Leviticus 11:44-45 and Leviticus 19:2, where God calls His people to be holy as He is holy.

What is the significance of the land in Leviticus 20:22?

The land represents the physical and spiritual inheritance of God's people, a place where they can live in covenant relationship with Him, as described in Genesis 12:7 and Ezekiel 36:24, where the land is a key part of God's promise to His people.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can apply the principle of obedience to God's commands in my own life, as encouraged in Leviticus 20:22?
How does the idea of the land 'vomiting out' its inhabitants impact my understanding of the consequences of sin and disobedience?
In what ways can I demonstrate my love and commitment to God by keeping His statutes and ordinances, as mentioned in Leviticus 20:22?
What are some modern-day 'statutes and ordinances' that God has given to His people, and how can I ensure I am following them?

Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 20:22

Ye shall therefore keep all my statutes,.... All the ordinances, institutions, and appointments of God, whether observed in this chapter or elsewhere, but particularly those concerning incestuous

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 20:22

And if a man shall take his brother's wife, it is an unclean thing: he hath uncovered his brother's nakedness; they shall be childless. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 20:22

Leviticus 20:22 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. Ver. 22. See on Leviticus 18:1-30

Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 20:22

(22) Ye shall therefore keep all my statutes.—Like the prohibitions (see Leviticus 18:26-30), the penalties here enacted for transgressing them conclude with an appeal to the Israelites to keep the Divine precepts, and not to be guilty of the crimes for which the former inhabitants of the land have been cast out. That the land . . . spue you not out.—Better, lest the land . . . vomit you out, as in Leviticus 18:28. For this figure of speech see Leviticus 20:25 of the same chapter.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 20:22

Verse 22. The land, whither I bring you to dwell therein, spue you not out.] See this energetic prosopopoeia explained in the note on Leviticus 18:25. From this we learn that the cup of the iniquities of the Canaanitish nations was full; and that, consistently with Divine justice, they could be no longer spared.

Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 20:22

22–24. An exhortation fundamentally in agreement with Leviticus 18:24-30. The idea of a separation from other nations is prominent in connexion with that of holiness.

Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 20:22

The ground is here again stated on which all these laws of holiness should be obeyed. See Leviticus 18:24-30 note. Leviticus 20:24 Compare the margin reference.

Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 20:22

22. Spew you not out — See Leviticus 18:25; Leviticus 18:28, notes.

Sermons on Leviticus 20:22

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	(1 John #10) Ring of Reality by J. Glyn Owen	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of obedience to God's commandments as a test of genuine discipleship. He emphasizes that those who truly know God and abide in
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	Three Stages of Spiritual Growth by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of receiving and internalizing God's word. He compares this process to a baby effortlessly swallowing mashed food, highlightin
	The Necessity of the Spirit's Work by C.H. Spurgeon	In this sermon, the preacher describes a scenario where a reputable and upright tradesman is confronted with the truth that he is a condemned sinner, just like a thief on the cross
	How the Spirit Leads Us by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the speaker uses the imagery of water to illustrate the progression of a believer's spiritual journey. The water starts as a trickle, representing the initial exper