Leviticus 20:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 20:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 20:2 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Again, thou shalt say to the children of Israel, Whosoever he be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that soj..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 20:2 — KJV
“Again, thou shalt say to the children of Israel, Whosoever he be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn in Israel, that giveth any of his seed unto Molech; he shall surely be put to death: the people of the land shall stone him with stones.”
— Leviticus 20:2 (KJV)
Leviticus 20:2 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 20:2
“And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death:”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:2: shalt, say, whosoever
“And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the ephod for stones of memorial unto the children of Israel: and Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD upon his two shoulders for a memorial.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:2: shalt, children, israel
“Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:2: whosoever, any, surely
“And the children of Israel said, Who is there among all the tribes of Israel that came not up with the congregation unto the LORD? For they had made a great oath concerning him that came not up to the LORD to Mizpeh, saying, He shall surely be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:2: say, children, israel
“And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:2: again, say, children
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