Leviticus 20:6 nasb — 'As for the person who turns to mediums and to spiritists, to play the harlot after them, I will also set My face again…

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"'As for the person who turns to mediums and to spiritists, to play the harlot after them, I will also set My face against that person and will cut him off from among his people."

— Leviticus 20:6, NASB

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Leviticus 20 — Context

3

'I will also set My face against that man and will cut him off from among his people, because he has given some of his offspring to Molech, so as to defile My sanctuary and to profane My holy name.

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'If the people of the land, however, should ever disregard that man when he gives any of his offspring to Molech, so as not to put him to death,

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then I Myself will set My face against that man and against his family, and I will cut off from among their people both him and all those who play the harlot after him, by playing the harlot after Molech.

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'As for the person who turns to mediums and to spiritists, to play the harlot after them, I will also set My face against that person and will cut him off from among his people.

7

'You shall consecrate yourselves therefore and be holy, for I am the LORD your God.

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'You shall keep My statutes and practice them; I am the LORD who sanctifies you.

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'If there is anyone who curses his father or his mother, he shall surely be put to death; he has cursed his father or his mother, his bloodguiltiness is upon him.

Leviticus 20:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 20:6 say?
Leviticus 20:6 in the NASB reads: “'As for the person who turns to mediums and to spiritists, to play the harlot after them, I will also set My face against that person and will cut him off from among 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 (NASB): “'As for the person who turns to mediums and to spiritists, to play the harlot after them, I will also set My face against that person and will cut him off from among 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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