Leviticus Chapter 20

Leviticus 20 Bible Verse

Explore this passage of Scripture with its full text and meaning. Read these 20 Bible verses from Leviticus and discover their timeless wisdom.

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1. Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, 2. "Moreover, you shall tell the children of Israel, "Anyone of the children of Israel, or of the strangers who live as foreigners in Israel, who gives any of his offspring to Molech shall surely be put to death. The people of the land shall stone that person with stones. 3. I also will set my face against that person, and will cut him off from among his people, because he has given of his offspring to Molech, to defile my sanctuary, and to profane my holy name. 4. If the people of the land all hide their eyes from that person when he gives of his offspring to Molech, and don"t put him to death, 5. then I will set my face against that man and against his family, and will cut him off, and all who play the prostitute after him to play the prostitute with Molech, from among their people. 6. ""The person that turns to those who are mediums and wizards, to play the prostitute after them, I will even set my face against that person, and will cut him off from among his people. 7. ""Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be holy; for I am Yahweh your God. 8. You shall keep my statutes, and do them. I am Yahweh who sanctifies you. 9. ""For everyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death. He has cursed his father or his mother. His blood shall be upon himself. 10. ""The man who commits adultery with another man"s wife, even he who commits adultery with his neighbor"s wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death. 11. ""The man who lies with his father"s wife has uncovered his father"s nakedness. Both of them shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon themselves. 12. ""If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall surely be put to death. They have committed a perversion. Their blood shall be upon themselves. 13. ""If a man lies with a male, as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. They shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon themselves. 14. ""If a man takes a wife and her mother, it is wickedness. They shall be burned with fire, both he and they, that there may be no wickedness among you. 15. ""If a man lies with an animal, he shall surely be put to death; and you shall kill the animal. 16. ""If a woman approaches any animal and lies with it, you shall kill the woman and the animal. They shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon them. 17. ""If a man takes his sister—his father"s daughter, or his mother"s daughter—and sees her nakedness, and she sees his nakedness, it is a shameful thing. They shall be cut off in the sight of the children of their people. He has uncovered his sister"s nakedness. He shall bear his iniquity. 18. ""If a man lies with a woman having her monthly period, and uncovers her nakedness, he has made her fountain naked, and she has uncovered the fountain of her blood. Both of them shall be cut off from among their people. 19. ""You shall not uncover the nakedness of your mother"s sister, nor of your father"s sister, for he has made his close relative naked. They shall bear their iniquity. 20. If a man lies with his uncle"s wife, he has uncovered his uncle"s nakedness. They shall bear their sin. They shall die childless. 21. ""If a man takes his brother"s wife, it is an impurity. He has uncovered his brother"s nakedness. They shall be childless. 22. ""You shall therefore keep all my statutes and all my ordinances, and do them, that the land where I am bringing you to dwell may not vomit you out. 23. You shall not walk in the customs of the nation which I am casting out before you; for they did 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 flowing with milk and honey." I am Yahweh your God, who has separated you from the peoples. 25. ""You shall therefore make a distinction between the clean animal and the unclean, and between the unclean fowl and the clean. You shall not make yourselves abominable by animal, or by bird, or by anything with which the ground teems, which I have separated from you as unclean for you. 26. You shall be holy to me, for I, Yahweh, am holy, and have set you apart from the peoples, that you should be mine. 27. ""A man or a woman that is a medium or is a wizard shall surely be put to death. They shall be stoned with stones. Their blood shall be upon themselves.""

Key Themes and Application

Background

This chapter of Scripture reveals important truths about God's character and His relationship with His people. The 20 Bible verses in this passage offer wisdom that applies to our daily lives.

Main Message

This passage contains timeless wisdom that speaks to believers across generations.

Life Application

  • Read these verses slowly and prayerfully, asking God to speak to you
  • Consider how this passage applies to your current circumstances
  • Journal about what God is teaching you through this Scripture
  • Share these insights with friends or in a small group setting

Reflection Questions

  • What stands out to you most in these 20 Bible verses?
  • How does this passage challenge or encourage you today?
  • What is God inviting you to do or believe through this Scripture?
  • Who in your life needs to hear the message of these verses?

About These 20 Bible Verses

Reading the Bible is more than just checking off a task on your list. When you open these 20 Bible verses from Leviticus, you are entering into a conversation with God that has spanned thousands of years.

This chapter of Scripture invites you to slow down and listen. The words on these pages have comforted, challenged, and guided countless believers throughout history. As you read this passage, remember that God speaks through His Word to meet you right where you are.

Many people find it helpful to read these verses multiple times. First, read to understand the overall message. Then read again to notice specific words or phrases that stand out. Finally, read once more asking God to show you how this Scripture applies to your life today.

Why Study This Passage?

For Personal Growth

These 20 Bible verses offer wisdom for your journey. As you meditate on this passage, God uses His Word to shape your character, deepen your faith, and guide your decisions.

For Group Study

This chapter provides rich material for discussion. Reading these Bible verses with others allows you to gain new perspectives and encourage one another in faith.

For Teaching and Preaching

Pastors and teachers find in this passage timeless truths to share. The themes in these verses speak to people of all ages and backgrounds.

For Prayer and Worship

Let these words become your prayer. As you read, turn the verses into conversations with God, thanking Him for His promises and seeking His guidance.

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