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Leviticus 20:2

Leviticus 20:1 bbe — And the Lord said to Moses,

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"And the Lord said to Moses,"

— Leviticus 20:1, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 20 — Context

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And the Lord said to Moses,

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Again, say to the children of Israel, If any man of the children of Israel, or any other man living in Israel, gives his offspring to Molech, he is certainly to be put to death: he is to be stoned by the people of the land;

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And my face will be turned against that man, and he will be cut off from his people; because he has given his offspring to Molech, making my holy place unclean, and making my holy name common.

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And if the people of the land do not take note of that man when he gives his offspring to Molech, and do not put him to death,

Leviticus 20:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 20:1 say?
Leviticus 20:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the Lord said to Moses,”
Where is Leviticus 20:1 in the Bible?
Leviticus 20:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 20, verse 1.
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 20:1.
What translation should I read Leviticus 20:1 in?
Leviticus 20:1 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 20:1?
Leviticus 20:1 reads (BBE): “And the Lord said to Moses,” 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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