The first part of the exhortation is to consecrate yourselves.
The verb consecrate
(qdš) is in the Hithpael form. This is a reflexive verb which means that the Hebrews were to keep themselves holy. But this refers to more than outward forms. Holy actions must stem from a holy nature.
7 Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, for I am the LORD your God.