Leviticus 18:24 web — "'Don't defile yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations which I am casting out before you were d…

World English Bible

""'Don't defile yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations which I am casting out before you were defiled."

— Leviticus 18:24, World English Bible

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Leviticus 18 — Context

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"'You shall not give any of your children to sacrifice to Molech; neither shall you profane the name of your God: I am Yahweh.

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"'You shall not lie with a man, as with a woman. That is detestable.

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"'You shall not lie with any animal to defile yourself with it; neither shall any woman give herself to an animal, to lie down with it: it is a perversion.

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"'Don't defile yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations which I am casting out before you were defiled.

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The land was defiled: therefore I punished its iniquity, and the land vomited out her inhabitants.

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You therefore shall keep my statutes and my ordinances, and shall not do any of these abominations; neither the native-born, nor the stranger who lives as a foreigner among you;

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(for all these abominations have the men of the land done, that were before you, and the land became defiled);

Leviticus 18:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 18:24 say?
Leviticus 18:24 in the World English Bible reads: “"'Don't defile yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations which I am casting out before you were defiled.”
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 (WEB): “"'Don't defile yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations which I am casting out before you were defiled.” 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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