Leviticus 19:18
“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”

What does Leviticus 19:18 mean?
Leviticus 19:18 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord." This verse is part of a larger section in the book of Leviticus that…
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O Sovereign Lord, our God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, I come before You with a humble heart, seeking Your divine wisdom and grace. Your word in Leviticus 19:18 resonates deeply within me: "Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou…
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