Leviticus 20:4 asv — And if the people of the land do at all hide their eyes from that man, when he giveth of his seed unto Molech, and put…

American Standard Version

"And if the people of the land do at all hide their eyes from that man, when he giveth of his seed unto Molech, and put him not to death; "

— Leviticus 20:4, American Standard Version

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Leviticus 20 — Context

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And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

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Moreover, thou shalt say to the children of Israel, Whosoever he be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn in Israel, that giveth of his seed unto Molech; he shall surely be put to death: the people of the land shall stone him with stones.

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I also will set my face against that man, and will cut him off from among his people; because he hath given of his seed unto Molech, to defile my sanctuary, and to profane my holy name.

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And if the people of the land do at all hide their eyes from that man, when he giveth of his seed unto Molech, and put him not to death;

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then I will set my face against that man, and against his family, and will cut him off, and all that play the harlot after him, to play the harlot with Molech, from among their people.

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And the soul that turneth unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto the wizards, to play the harlot after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.

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Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy; for I am Jehovah your God.

Leviticus 20:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 20:4 say?
Leviticus 20:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “And if the people of the land do at all hide their eyes from that man, when he giveth of his seed unto Molech, and put him not to death; ”
Where is Leviticus 20:4 in the Bible?
Leviticus 20:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 20, verse 4.
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 20:4.
What translation should I read Leviticus 20:4 in?
Leviticus 20:4 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 20:4?
Leviticus 20:4 reads (ASV): “And if the people of the land do at all hide their eyes from that man, when he giveth of his seed unto Molech, and put him not to death; ” 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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