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Therefore shall you keep my commandments, and do them: I am Yahweh.

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The Authority for Obedience

Commentators explain that the command to obey is grounded in God's very identity. The declaration, "I am Jehovah," serves as the ultimate reason and authority. It's not merely a suggestion but a directive rooted in the character of the sovereign Lord who gives the commandments.

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Leviticus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 22:31

19th Century

Bishop

Therefore shall ye keep my commandments. —Better, and you shall keep my commandments. The law about the priests and sacrifices no…

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 22:31

17th Century

Pastor

Therefore shall you keep my commandments, and do them
Both priests and people, even all the commandments delivered a…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 22:1–33

17th Century

Minister

In this chapter, we have various laws concerning the priests and sacrifices, all for preserving the honour of the sanctuary. Let us recollect with …