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Therefore you shall do my statutes, and keep my ordinances and do them; and you shall dwell in the land in safety.

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Obedience Is the Path to Safety

Commentators unanimously highlight the direct link between Israel's obedience to God's laws and their security in the land. This safety was comprehensive, promising protection from both famine and enemy nations. The verse establishes a clear principle: faithfulness to God is the foundation for true, lasting security.

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Leviticus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Leviticus 25:18–19

18th Century

Theologian

In safety — that is, secure from famine (Leviticus 26:5; Deuteronomy 12:10).

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 25:18

19th Century

Bishop

Wherefore you shall do my statutes. —Better, And you shall do... that is, the previously mentioned statutes and …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Leviticus 25:17–21

19th Century

Preacher

Not merely for the one year of rest, but fruit for three years.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 25:18

17th Century

Pastor

Wherefore you shall do my statutes, and keep my judgments, and do them

These and all others he enjoined; by which …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 25:8–22

17th Century

Minister

The word ���jubilee��� signifies an especially animated sound of the silver trumpets. This sound was to be made on the evening of the great day of …