Leviticus 20:24

Leviticus 20:24 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

24But I said to you, “You will possess their land; I will give it to you as an inheritance, a land flowing with milk and honey.” I am the Lord your God, who has set you apart from the nations.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

24So I have said to you, “You are to take possession of their land, and I Myself will give it to you to possess, a land flowing with milk and honey.” I am the Lord your God, who has singled you out from the peoples.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

24Hence I have said to you, “You are to possess their land, and I Myself will give it to you to possess it, a land flowing with milk and honey.” I am the Lord your God, who has separated you from the peoples.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

24But I have said to you, “You are to inherit and take possession of their land, and I will give it to you to possess, a land [of plenty] 20:24 This phrase referred to the abundant fertility of the land of Canaan. Milk (typically that of goats and sheep) was associated with abundance; “honey” referred mainly to syrups made from dates or grapes and was the epitome of sweetness. Bees’ honey was very rare and was considered the choicest of foods.flowing with milk and honey.” I am the Lord your God, who has separated you from the peoples (pagan nations).

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

24But I have told you that you will inherit their land, since I will give it to you as an inheritance — a land flowing with milk and honey. I am the Lord your God, who has set you apart from the peoples.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

24But I said to you, “You will take over their land as your own. I will give it to you. It will belong to you. It is a land that has plenty of milk and honey.” I am the Lord your God. I have set you apart from the other nations.

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