Leviticus 20:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 20:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 20:11 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the man that lieth with his father's wife hath uncovered his father's nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 20:11 — KJV
“And the man that lieth with his father's wife hath uncovered his father's nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.”
— Leviticus 20:11 (KJV)
Leviticus 20:11 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 20:11
“For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:11: father, hath, surely
“If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:11: lieth, both, surely
“But know ye for certain, that if ye put me to death, ye shall surely bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon this city, and upon the inhabitants thereof: for of a truth the LORD hath sent me unto you to speak all these words in your ears.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:11: hath, surely, put
“And if a man shall lie with a woman having her sickness, and shall uncover her nakedness; he hath discovered her fountain, and she hath uncovered the fountain of her blood: and both of them shall be cut off from among their people. discovered: Heb. made naked”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:11: hath, uncovered, nakedness
“A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:11: hath, surely, put
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