Leviticus 18:23 akjv — Neither shall you lie with any beast to defile yourself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie…

American King James Version

"Neither shall you lie with any beast to defile yourself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion. "

— Leviticus 18:23, American King James Version

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Leviticus 18 — Context

20

Moreover you shall not lie carnally with your neighbor’s wife, to defile yourself with her.

21

And you shall not let any of your seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shall you profane the name of your God: I am the LORD.

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You shall not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

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

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

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

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You shall therefore keep my statutes and my judgments, and shall not commit any of these abominations; neither any of your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourns among you:

Leviticus 18:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 18:23 say?
Leviticus 18:23 in the American King James Version reads: “Neither shall you lie with any beast to defile yourself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion. ”
Where is Leviticus 18:23 in the Bible?
Leviticus 18:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 18, verse 23.
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 18:23.
What translation should I read Leviticus 18:23 in?
Leviticus 18:23 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 18:23?
Leviticus 18:23 reads (AKJV): “Neither shall you lie with any beast to defile yourself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion. ” 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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