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Leviticus 20:2

Leviticus 20:1 net — Prohibitions against Illegitimate Family Worship The LORD spoke to Moses:

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"Prohibitions against Illegitimate Family Worship The LORD spoke to Moses:"

— Leviticus 20:1, NET Bible

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Leviticus 20 — Context

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Prohibitions against Illegitimate Family Worship The LORD spoke to Moses:

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“You are to say to the Israelites,‘Any man from the Israelites or from the resident foreigners who live in Israel who gives any of his children to Molech must be put to death; the people of the land must pelt him with stones.

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I myself will set my face against that man and cut him off from the midst of his people, because he has given some of his children to Molech and thereby defiled my sanctuary and profaned my holy name.

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If, however, the people of the land shut their eyes to that man when he gives some of his children to Molech so that they 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 NET Bible reads: “Prohibitions against Illegitimate Family Worship The LORD spoke 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 (NET): “Prohibitions against Illegitimate Family Worship The LORD spoke 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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