Lévitique - Caput 19

Lévitique 19.1 locutus est Dominus ad Mosen dicens Lévitique 19.2 loquere ad omnem coetum filiorum Israhel et dices ad eos sancti estote quia ego sanctus sum Dominus Deus vester Lévitique 19.3 unusquisque matrem et patrem suum timeat sabbata mea custodite ego Dominus Deus vester Lévitique 19.4 nolite converti ad idola nec deos conflatiles faciatis vobis ego Dominus Deus vester Lévitique 19.5 si immolaveritis hostiam pacificorum Domino ut sit placabilis Lévitique 19.6 eo die quo fuerit immolata comedetis eam et die altero quicquid autem residuum fuerit in diem tertium igne conburetis Lévitique 19.7 si quis post biduum comederit ex ea profanus erit et impietatis reus Lévitique 19.8 portabit iniquitatem suam quia sanctum Domini polluit et peribit anima illa de populo suo Lévitique 19.9 cum messueris segetes terrae tuae non tondebis usque ad solum superficiem terrae nec remanentes spicas colliges Lévitique 19.10 neque in vinea tua racemos et grana decidentia congregabis sed pauperibus et peregrinis carpenda dimittes ego Dominus Deus vester Lévitique 19.11 non facietis furtum non mentiemini nec decipiet unusquisque proximum suum Lévitique 19.12 non peierabis in nomine meo nec pollues nomen Dei tui ego Dominus Lévitique 19.13 non facies calumniam proximo tuo nec vi opprimes eum non morabitur opus mercennarii apud te usque mane Lévitique 19.14 non maledices surdo nec coram caeco pones offendiculum sed timebis Deum tuum quia ego sum Dominus Lévitique 19.15 non facies quod iniquum est nec iniuste iudicabis nec consideres personam pauperis nec honores vultum potentis iuste iudica proximo tuo Lévitique 19.16 non eris criminator et susurro in populis non stabis contra sanguinem proximi tui ego Dominus Lévitique 19.17 ne oderis fratrem tuum in corde tuo sed publice argue eum ne habeas super illo peccatum Lévitique 19.18 non quaeres ultionem nec memor eris iniuriae civium tuorum diliges amicum tuum sicut temet ipsum ego Dominus Lévitique 19.19 leges meas custodite iumenta tua non facies coire cum alterius generis animantibus agrum non seres diverso semine veste quae ex duobus texta est non indueris Lévitique 19.20 homo si dormierit cum muliere coitu seminis quae sit ancilla etiam nubilis et tamen pretio non redempta nec libertate donata vapulabunt ambo et non morientur quia non fuit libera Lévitique 19.21 pro delicto autem suo offeret Domino ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii arietem Lévitique 19.22 orabitque pro eo sacerdos et pro delicto eius coram Domino et repropitiabitur ei dimitteturque peccatum Lévitique 19.23 quando ingressi fueritis terram et plantaveritis in ea ligna pomifera auferetis praeputia eorum poma quae germinant inmunda erunt vobis nec edetis ex eis Lévitique 19.24 quarto anno omnis fructus eorum sanctificabitur laudabilis Domino Lévitique 19.25 quinto autem anno comedetis fructus congregantes poma quae proferunt ego Dominus Deus vester Lévitique 19.26 non comedetis cum sanguine non augurabimini nec observabitis somnia Lévitique 19.27 neque in rotundum adtondebitis comam nec radatis barbam Lévitique 19.28 et super mortuo non incidetis carnem vestram neque figuras aliquas et stigmata facietis vobis ego Dominus Lévitique 19.29 ne prostituas filiam tuam et contaminetur terra et impleatur piaculo Lévitique 19.31 ne declinetis ad magos nec ab ariolis aliquid sciscitemini ut polluamini per eos ego Dominus Deus vester Lévitique 19.32 coram cano capite consurge et honora personam senis et time Deum tuum ego sum Dominus Lévitique 19.33 si habitaverit advena in terra vestra et moratus fuerit inter vos ne exprobretis ei Lévitique 19.34 sed sit inter vos quasi indigena et diligetis eum quasi vosmet ipsos fuistis enim et vos advenae in terra Aegypti ego Dominus Deus vester Lévitique 19.35 nolite facere iniquum aliquid in iudicio in regula in pondere in mensura Lévitique 19.36 statera iusta et aequa sint pondera iustus modius aequusque sextarius ego Dominus Deus vester qui eduxi vos de terra Aegypti Lévitique 19.37 custodite omnia praecepta mea et universa iudicia et facite ea ego Dominus

Lévitique : Caput 19

The Holiness Code in Leviticus Chapter 19

Leviticus chapter 19 presents a comprehensive holiness code, inviting each of us to reflect on how to live a holy life in our daily lives. This rich and diverse text addresses essential topics such as respect for parents, observance of the Sabbath, social justice, and love for others.

It is crucial to understand that holiness must permeate every aspect of our lives. These laws are not mere rules, but reflect the character of God and His desire for a distinct people who live by His precepts. To deepen our understanding of this call to practical holiness in our daily lives, we invite you to examine five key biblical passages.

Illuminating Bible Passages

James 2:8

"If you truly obey the royal law found in Scripture, which says, 'Love your neighbor as yourself,' you are doing good." - James quotes Leviticus 19:18, calling it the royal law'.

Matthew 22:39

"And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" - Jesus quotes Leviticus 19:18 as the second greatest commandment.

1 Peter 1:16

"For it is written: 'Be holy, for I am holy.'" - Peter quotes Leviticus 19:2, applying the call to holiness to Christians.

Ephesians 6:2-3

"Honor your father and your mother," which is the first commandment with a promise: "that it may go well with you and that you may live long on the earth." - Paul quotes the commandment from Leviticus 19:3 concerning the honor of parents.

1 Corinthians 10:14

"Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry." - This verse echoes the prohibition of idolatry contained in Leviticus 19:4.

By meditating on these passages, we are invited to live our faith fully, to integrate holiness into every aspect of our lives, and to respond to the divine call with love and devotion.