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| The *ד* (Daled) represents God’s commands, which are given with the expectation of immediate and unquestioning obedience. These verses emphasize the authority of God and the need for humanity to submit to His will without debate. Obeying God's commandments is a demonstration of our love for Him and our submission to His sovereignty. | | The *ד* (Dalet) represents God’s commands, which are given with the expectation of immediate and unquestioning obedience. These verses emphasize the authority of God and the need for humanity to submit to His will without debate. Obeying God's commandments is a demonstration of our love for Him and our submission to His sovereignty. |
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| Here are some commands from the Bible designed to reveal God's holiness, distinguishing Him as pure, perfect, and set apart, and offering an opportunity for humanity to reflect and engage with His holy nature:
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| Commands to Reflect God's Holiness
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| Leviticus 11:44-45
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| "I am the Lord your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy. Do not make yourselves unclean by any creature that moves along the ground. I am the Lord, who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy."
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| This command reflects God's absolute purity and invites humanity into dialogue through the process of sanctification.
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| Exodus 20:8-11 (Sabbath Command)
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| "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God."
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| The Sabbath is a command to rest and reflect, engaging with God’s holiness as Creator who also rested.
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| Leviticus 19:2
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| "Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: ‘Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.’"
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| This command not only sets a standard but also invites God's people to mirror His holiness in their lives, fostering a relationship based on His character.
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| Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (The Shema)
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| "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."
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| This foundational command reveals the singularity and holiness of God, calling for complete devotion and opening space for ongoing dialogue with Him.
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| Commands Related to Worship and Sacred Practices
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| Exodus 30:37-38
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| "Do not make any incense with this formula for yourselves; consider it holy to the Lord. Whoever makes incense like it to enjoy its fragrance must be cut off from their people."
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| This command reveals God’s holiness by distinguishing what is sacred and reserved for Him alone, prompting awe and reverence.
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| Exodus 28:36-38 (Priestly Garments)
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| "Make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD. Fasten a blue cord to it to attach it to the turban; it is to be on the front of the turban."
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| This command concerning the high priest's garments symbolizes the holiness required to approach God, fostering reverence and reflection.
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| Numbers 15:37-40 (Command to Wear Tassels)
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| "You will have these tassels to look at and so you will remember all the commands of the Lord, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by chasing after the lusts of your own hearts and eyes. Then you will remember to obey all my commands and will be consecrated to your God."
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| This command emphasizes the call to holiness and serves as a visual reminder of God’s sanctity.
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| Commands Demonstrating Moral Purity
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| Exodus 20:14 (Do Not Commit Adultery)
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| Reflects God's faithfulness and calls His people to live in a way that mirrors His holy commitment to them.
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| Leviticus 20:26
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| "You are to be holy to me because I, the Lord, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be my own."
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| Commands like this reveal God’s desire for His people to reflect His holiness through moral and spiritual distinction.
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| 1 Peter 1:15-16
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| "But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.’"
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| Echoing Leviticus, this New Testament command reiterates God’s holiness and invites a dialogue about how believers can embody it.
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| These commands are not arbitrary rules but invitations to engage with God’s holy character and reflect it in our lives. They reveal His otherness, purity, and perfection, offering a profound opportunity for dialogue and transformation.
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