Leviticus 20:22 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Israel must keep all God's statutes and judgments so the land does not expel them.
The Context of Leviticus 20:22
God calls Israel to keep His statutes so they will not be expelled from the land.
What Does Leviticus 20:22 Mean?
The laws just enumerated serve a larger purpose: maintaining a covenant people in covenant land. Obedience ensures the land's stability and the people's continued habitation; disobedience risks expulsion, as the land itself will vomit out those who defile it.
This frames covenant law not as arbitrary rules but as the conditions for blessing and belonging in the promised land. Holiness maintained through such statutes preserves Israel's position as God's people in God's land.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 20:22
What does Leviticus 20:22 mean?
Israel must keep all God's statutes and judgments so the land does not expel them.
What is the context of Leviticus 20:22?
God calls Israel to keep His statutes so they will not be expelled from the land.