Leviticus 19:31 nasb — 'Do not turn to mediums or spiritists; do not seek them out to be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.

NASB

"'Do not turn to mediums or spiritists; do not seek them out to be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God."

— Leviticus 19:31, NASB

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Leviticus 19 — Context

28

'You shall not make any cuts in your body for the dead nor make any tattoo marks on yourselves: I am the LORD.

29

'Do not profane your daughter by making her a harlot, so that the land will not fall to harlotry and the land become full of lewdness.

30

'You shall keep My sabbaths and revere My sanctuary; I am the LORD.

31

'Do not turn to mediums or spiritists; do not seek them out to be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.

32

'You shall rise up before the grayheaded and honor the aged, and you shall revere your God; I am the LORD.

33

'When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong.

34

'The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt; I am the LORD your God.

Leviticus 19:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 19:31 say?
Leviticus 19:31 in the NASB reads: “'Do not turn to mediums or spiritists; do not seek them out to be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.”
Where is Leviticus 19:31 in the Bible?
Leviticus 19:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 19, verse 31.
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 19:31.
What translation should I read Leviticus 19:31 in?
Leviticus 19:31 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 19:31?
Leviticus 19:31 reads (NASB): “'Do not turn to mediums or spiritists; do not seek them out to be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.” 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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