Leviticus 20:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 20:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 20:10 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 20:10 — KJV
“And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.”
— Leviticus 20:10 (KJV)
Leviticus 20:10 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 20:10
“And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:10: committeth, adultery, another
“And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:10: committeth, adultery, another
“Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:10: committeth, adultery, another
“And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:10: wife, surely, put
“Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. holy: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:10: even, surely, put
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