Leviticus 20:6 cpdv — The soul who will have turned aside to astrologers and soothsayers, and who will have fornicated with them, I will set…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The soul who will have turned aside to astrologers and soothsayers, and who will have fornicated with them, I will set my face against him, and I will destroy him from the midst of his people. "

— Leviticus 20:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 20 — Context

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And I will set my face against him. And I will cut him down from the midst of his people, because he has given from his seed to Moloch, and he has contaminated my Sanctuary, and polluted my holy name.

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But if the people of the land, having been neglectful and holding little regard for my authority, release the man who has given from his seed to Moloch, and they are not willing to kill him,

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I will set my face over that man and over his kindred, and I will cut down both him and all who consented with him to fornicate with Moloch, from the midst of their people.

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The soul who will have turned aside to astrologers and soothsayers, and who will have fornicated with them, I will set my face against him, and I will destroy him from the midst of his people.

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Be sanctified and be holy, for I am the Lord your God.

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Observe my precepts, and do them. I am the Lord, who sanctifies you.

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Whoever curses his father or mother shall die a death; he has cursed his father and mother. So let his blood be upon him.

Leviticus 20:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 20:6 say?
Leviticus 20:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The soul who will have turned aside to astrologers and soothsayers, and who will have fornicated with them, I will set my face against him, and I will destroy him from the midst of his people. ”
Where is Leviticus 20:6 in the Bible?
Leviticus 20:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 20, verse 6.
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 20:6.
What translation should I read Leviticus 20:6 in?
Leviticus 20:6 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 20:6?
Leviticus 20:6 reads (CPDV): “The soul who will have turned aside to astrologers and soothsayers, and who will have fornicated with them, I will set my face against him, and I will destroy him from the midst of his people. ” 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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