Leviticus 18:22 nasb — 'You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination.

NASB

"'You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination."

— Leviticus 18:22, NASB

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Leviticus 18 — Context

19

'Also you shall not approach a woman to uncover her nakedness during her menstrual impurity.

20

'You shall not have intercourse with your neighbor's wife, to be defiled with her.

21

'You shall not give any of your offspring to offer them to Molech, nor shall you profane the name of your God; I am the LORD.

22

'You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination.

23

'Also you shall not have intercourse with any animal to be defiled with it, nor shall any woman stand before an animal to mate with it; it is a perversion.

24

'Do not defile yourselves by any of these things; for by all these the nations which I am casting out before you have become defiled.

25

'For the land has become defiled, therefore I have brought its punishment upon it, so the land has spewed out its inhabitants.

Leviticus 18:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 18:22 say?
Leviticus 18:22 in the NASB reads: “'You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an 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 (NASB): “'You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an 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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