Leviticus 24:15 akjv — And you shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin.

American King James Version

"And you shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin. "

— Leviticus 24:15, American King James Version

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Leviticus 24 — Context

12

And they put him in ward, that the mind of the LORD might be showed them.

13

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

14

Bring forth him that has cursed without the camp; and let all that heard him lay their hands on his head, and let all the congregation stone him.

15

And you shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin.

16

And he that blasphemes the name of the LORD, he shall surely be put to death, and all the congregation shall certainly stone him: as well the stranger, as he that is born in the land, when he blasphemes the name of the Lord, shall be put to death. ¶

17

And he that kills any man shall surely be put to death.

18

And he that kills a beast shall make it good; beast for beast.

Leviticus 24:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 24:15 say?
Leviticus 24:15 in the American King James Version reads: “And you shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin. ”
Where is Leviticus 24:15 in the Bible?
Leviticus 24:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 24, verse 15.
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 24:15.
What translation should I read Leviticus 24:15 in?
Leviticus 24:15 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 24:15?
Leviticus 24:15 reads (AKJV): “And you shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin. ” 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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