Leviticus 18:24 net — Warning against the Abominations of the Nations“‘Do not defile yourselves with any of these things, for the nations whi…

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"Warning against the Abominations of the Nations“‘Do not defile yourselves with any of these things, for the nations which I am about to drive out before you have been defiled with all these things."

— Leviticus 18:24, NET Bible

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Leviticus 18 — Context

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You must not give any of your children as an offering to Molech, so that you do not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD!

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You must not have sexual relations with a male as one has sexual relations with a woman; it is a detestable act.

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You must not have sexual relations with any animal to become defiled with it, and a woman must not stand before an animal to have sexual relations with it; it is a perversion.

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Warning against the Abominations of the Nations“‘Do not defile yourselves with any of these things, for the nations which I am about to drive out before you have been defiled with all these things.

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Therefore the land has become unclean and I have brought the punishment for its iniquity upon it, so that the land has vomited out its inhabitants.

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You yourselves must obey my statutes and my regulations and must not do any of these abominations, both the native citizen and the resident foreigner in your midst,

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for the people who were in the land before you have done all these abominations, and the land has become unclean.

Leviticus 18:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 18:24 say?
Leviticus 18:24 in the NET Bible reads: “Warning against the Abominations of the Nations“‘Do not defile yourselves with any of these things, for the nations which I am about to drive out before you have been defiled with all these things.”
Where is Leviticus 18:24 in the Bible?
Leviticus 18:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 18, verse 24.
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 18:24.
What translation should I read Leviticus 18:24 in?
Leviticus 18:24 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 18:24?
Leviticus 18:24 reads (NET): “Warning against the Abominations of the Nations“‘Do not defile yourselves with any of these things, for the nations which I am about to drive out before you have been defiled with all these things.” 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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