Leviticus 18:21 bbe — And you may not make any of your children go through the fire as an offering to Molech, and you may not put shame on th…

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"And you may not make any of your children go through the fire as an offering to Molech, and you may not put shame on the name of your God: I am the Lord."

— Leviticus 18:21, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 18 — Context

18

And you may not take as wife a woman and at the same time her sister, to be in competition with her in her life-time.

19

And you may not go near a woman or have sex relations with her when she is unclean, at her regular time.

20

And you may not have sex relations with your neighbour's wife, making yourself unclean with her.

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And you may not make any of your children go through the fire as an offering to Molech, and you may not put shame on the name of your God: I am the Lord.

22

You may not have sex relations with men, as you do with women: it is a disgusting thing.

23

And you may not have sex relations with a beast, making yourself unclean with it; and a woman may not give herself to a beast: it is an unnatural act.

24

Do not make yourself unclean in any of these ways; for so have those nations whom I am driving out from before you made themselves unclean:

Leviticus 18:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 18:21 say?
Leviticus 18:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And you may not make any of your children go through the fire as an offering to Molech, and you may not put shame on the name of your God: I am the Lord.”
Where is Leviticus 18:21 in the Bible?
Leviticus 18:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 18, verse 21.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 18:21.
What translation should I read Leviticus 18:21 in?
Leviticus 18:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 18:21?
Leviticus 18:21 reads (BBE): “And you may not make any of your children go through the fire as an offering to Molech, and you may not put shame on the name of your God: I am the Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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