Leviticus 18:23 asv — And thou shalt not lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith; neither shall any woman stand before a beast, to lie…

American Standard Version

"And thou shalt not lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith; neither shall any woman stand before a beast, to lie down thereto: it is confusion. "

— Leviticus 18:23, American Standard Version

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Leviticus 18 — Context

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

21

And thou shalt not give any of thy seed to make them pass through the fire to Molech; neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am Jehovah.

22

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

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And thou shalt not 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 from before you;

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

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Ye therefore shall keep my statutes and mine ordinances, and shall not do any of these abominations; neither the home-born, nor the stranger that sojourneth among you

Leviticus 18:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 18:23 say?
Leviticus 18:23 in the American Standard Version reads: “And thou shalt not lie with any beast to defile thyself 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 (ASV): “And thou shalt not lie with any beast to defile thyself 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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