Leviticus 18:30 meaning and explanation

You must keep My charge not to practice any of the abominable customs that were practiced before you, so that you do not defile yourselves by them. I am the LORD your God.”

Leviticus 18:30, Berean Standard Bible

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The LORD closes this chapter of instruction to Moses with a charge to Israel as they prepare to enter Canaan. The Hebrew word for "charge" is mishmereth, a keeping or watch, the same word used for the duty of priests and guards.

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