Leviticus 20:23 akjv — And you shall not walk in the manners of the nation, which I cast out before you: for they committed all these things,…

American King James Version

"And you shall not walk in the manners of the nation, which I cast out before you: for they committed all these things, and therefore I abhorred them. "

— Leviticus 20:23, American King James Version

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Leviticus 20 — Context

20

And if a man shall lie with his uncle’s wife, he has uncovered his uncle’s nakedness: they shall bear their sin; they shall die childless.

21

And if a man shall take his brother’s wife, it is an unclean thing: he has uncovered his brother’s nakedness; they shall be childless. ¶

22

You shall therefore keep all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: that the land, where I bring you to dwell therein, spew you not out.

23

And you shall not walk in the manners of the nation, which I cast out before you: for they committed all these things, and therefore I abhorred them.

24

But I have said to you, You shall inherit their land, and I will give it to you to possess it, a land that flows with milk and honey: I am the LORD your God, which have separated you from other people.

25

You shall therefore put difference between clean beasts and unclean, and between unclean fowls and clean: and you shall not make your souls abominable by beast, or by fowl, or by any manner of living thing that creeps on the ground, which I have separated from you as unclean.

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And you shall be holy to me: for I the LORD am holy, and have severed you from other people, that you should be mine. ¶

Leviticus 20:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 20:23 say?
Leviticus 20:23 in the American King James Version reads: “And you shall not walk in the manners of the nation, which I cast out before you: for they committed all these things, and therefore I abhorred them. ”
Where is Leviticus 20:23 in the Bible?
Leviticus 20:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 20, verse 23.
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 20:23.
What translation should I read Leviticus 20:23 in?
Leviticus 20:23 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 20:23?
Leviticus 20:23 reads (AKJV): “And you shall not walk in the manners of the nation, which I cast out before you: for they committed all these things, and therefore I abhorred them. ” 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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