Leviticus 20:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 20:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 20:9 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mothe..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 20:9 — KJV
“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.”
— Leviticus 20:9 (KJV)
Leviticus 20:9 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 20:9
“And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death. curseth: or, revileth”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:9: curseth, father, mother
“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.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:9: father, surely, put
“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 20:9: one, surely, put
“Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:9: every, one, curseth
“And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 20:9: father, mother, surely
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