Leviticus 18:22 kjva — Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination."

— Leviticus 18:22, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Leviticus 18 — Context

19

Also thou shalt not approach unto a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is put apart for her uncleanness.

20

Moreover thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbour’s wife, to defile thyself with her.

21

And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the Lord.

22

Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

23

Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion.

24

Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you:

25

And the land is defiled: therefore I do visit the iniquity thereof upon it, and the land itself vomiteth out her inhabitants.

Leviticus 18:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Leviticus 18:22 say?
Leviticus 18:22 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.”
Where is Leviticus 18:22 in the Bible?
Leviticus 18:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 18, verse 22.
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 18:22.
What translation should I read Leviticus 18:22 in?
Leviticus 18:22 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 18:22?
Leviticus 18:22 reads (KJVA): “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.” 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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