Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’Everyone who does any of these detestable things—such persons must be cut off from their people. New Living Translation Whoever commits any of these detestable sins will be cut off from the community of Israel. English Standard Version For everyone who does any of these abominations, the persons who do them shall be cut off from among their people. Berean Standard Bible Therefore anyone who commits any of these abominations must be cut off from among his people. King James Bible For whosoever shall commit any of these abominations, even the souls that commit them shall be cut off from among their people. New King James Version For whoever commits any of these abominations, the persons who commit them shall be cut off from among their people. New American Standard Bible For whoever does any of these abominations, those persons who do so shall be cut off from among their people. NASB 1995 For whoever does any of these abominations, those persons who do so shall be cut off from among their people. NASB 1977 ‘For whoever does any of these abominations, those persons who do so shall be cut off from among their people. Legacy Standard Bible For whoever does any of these abominations, those persons who do so shall be cut off from among their people. Amplified Bible For whoever commits any of these repulsive acts, those persons who do so shall be cut off from among their people [excluding them from the atonement made for them]. Christian Standard Bible Any person who does any of these detestable practices is to be cut off from his people. Holman Christian Standard Bible Any person who does any of these detestable practices must be cut off from his people. American Standard Version For whosoever shall do any of these abominations, even the souls that do them shall be cut off from among their people. English Revised Version For whosoever shall do any of these abominations, even the souls that do them shall be cut off from among their people. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever does any of these disgusting things must be excluded from the people. Good News Translation You know that whoever does any of these disgusting things will no longer be considered one of God's people. International Standard Version Anyone who does any of these detestable things—whoever the person may be—is to be eliminated from contact with his people. NET Bible For if anyone does any of these abominations, the persons who do them will be cut off from the midst of their people. New Heart English Bible "'For whoever shall do any of these abominations, even the souls that do them shall be cut off from among their people. Webster's Bible Translation For whoever shall commit any of these abominations, even the souls that commit them shall be cut off from among their people. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTherefore anyone who commits any of these abominations must be cut off from among his people. World English Bible “‘For whoever shall do any of these abominations, even the souls that do them shall be cut off from among their people. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor anyone who does [any] of all these abominations—even the persons who are doing [so]—have been cut off from the midst of their people; Young's Literal Translation for any one who doth any of all these abominations -- even the persons who are doing so, have been cut off from the midst of their people; Smith's Literal Translation For every one which shall do from all of these abominations, and the souls doing were cut off from the midst of their people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleEvery soul that shall commit any of these abominations, shall perish from the midst of his people. Catholic Public Domain Version Every soul who shall commit any of these abominations shall perish from the midst of his people. New American Bible For whoever does any of these abominations shall be cut off from the people. New Revised Standard Version For whoever commits any of these abominations shall be cut off from their people. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor whosoever shall commit any of these abominations, even the persons who commit them shall be cut off from among their people. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because everyone who does one of all of these sins, the souls that do will be destroyed from within their people. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For whosoever shall do any of these abominations, even the souls that do them shall be cut off from among their people. Brenton Septuagint Translation For whosoever shall do any of these abominations, the souls that do them shall be destroyed from among their people. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Unlawful Sexual Relations…28So if you defile the land, it will vomit you out as it spewed out the nations before you. 29Therefore anyone who commits any of these abominations must be cut off from among his people. 30You must keep My charge not to practice any of the abominable customs that were practiced before you, so that you do not defile yourselves by them. I am the LORD your God.”… Cross References Deuteronomy 27:26 ‘Cursed is he who does not put the words of this law into practice.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ Romans 1:26-27 For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. / Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Ephesians 5:5-6 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. / Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. Colossians 3:5-6 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. Revelation 21:8 But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.” Revelation 22:15 But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. Numbers 15:30-31 But the person who sins defiantly, whether a native or foreigner, blasphemes the LORD. That person shall be cut off from among his people. / He shall certainly be cut off, because he has despised the word of the LORD and broken His commandment; his guilt remains on him.” Deuteronomy 18:12 For whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD. And because of these detestable things, the LORD your God is driving out the nations before you. Deuteronomy 22:22 If a man is found lying with another man’s wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel. 2 Kings 23:24 Furthermore, Josiah removed the mediums and spiritists, the household gods and idols, and all the abominations that were seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem. He did this to carry out the words of the law written in the book that Hilkiah the priest had found in the house of the LORD. Ezekiel 18:13 He engages in usury and takes excess interest. Will this son live? He will not! Since he has committed all these abominations, he will surely die; his blood will be on his own head. Ezekiel 18:24 But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die. Ezekiel 18:30 Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. Treasury of Scripture For whoever shall commit any of these abominations, even the souls that commit them shall be cut off from among their people. Leviticus 17:10 And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people. Leviticus 20:6 And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people. Exodus 12:15 Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off from Israel. Jump to Previous Abominations Commit Committeth Cut Detestable Disgusting Midst Persons SoulsJump to Next Abominations Commit Committeth Cut Detestable Disgusting Midst Persons SoulsLeviticus 18 1. Unlawful marriages and unlawful lustsTherefore anyone who commits any of these abominations The term "abominations" refers to practices that are detestable and offensive to God, particularly those listed in the preceding verses of Leviticus 18, which include various forms of sexual immorality. These actions are not only personal sins but also have communal implications, as they defile the land and the people. The use of "therefore" connects this command to the previous instructions, emphasizing the seriousness of adhering to God's laws. The concept of abominations is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as Deuteronomy 18:9-12, where similar practices are condemned. The severity of these actions is underscored by their potential to lead the entire community away from holiness. must be cut off from among his people Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe prophet and leader of the Israelites who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai, including the laws in Leviticus. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who were given the laws to set them apart from other nations and to maintain holiness. 3. Canaan The land promised to the Israelites, where the practices mentioned in Leviticus 18 were prevalent among the inhabitants. 4. God The divine lawgiver who establishes moral and ceremonial laws for His people. 5. Mount Sinai The place where Moses received the laws from God, including the instructions found in Leviticus. Teaching Points Holiness and SeparationGod calls His people to be holy and separate from the sinful practices of the world. This separation is not just physical but also moral and spiritual. Consequences of Sin The severe consequence of being "cut off" underscores the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance and obedience to God's laws. Community Responsibility The community of believers has a responsibility to uphold God's standards and address sin within its midst to maintain purity and holiness. God's Unchanging Standards While cultural contexts may change, God's standards of holiness remain constant. Believers are called to uphold these standards in their lives. Repentance and Restoration While the law prescribes being "cut off" for certain sins, the New Testament offers hope for repentance and restoration through Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 18:29?2. How does Leviticus 18:29 emphasize the seriousness of following God's commandments today? 3. What consequences are outlined in Leviticus 18:29 for disobeying God's laws? 4. How can we apply the principles of Leviticus 18:29 in modern society? 5. What other scriptures reinforce the importance of obedience to God's laws? 6. How does Leviticus 18:29 guide us in maintaining holiness in our lives? 7. What does Leviticus 18:29 imply about God's view on moral laws? 8. How does Leviticus 18:29 relate to the concept of divine justice? 9. Why are the consequences in Leviticus 18:29 so severe? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 18? 11. What does the Bible say about child sacrifice? 12. Who is Molech in historical and religious contexts? 13. Why would a single human sacrifice on a city wall abruptly force Israel's retreat (2 Kings 3:26-27)? 14. Leviticus 18:22 condemns same-sex relations; how can this be reconciled with the New Testament emphasis on love (John 13:34-35)? What Does Leviticus 18:29 Mean Therefore“Therefore” ties this verse to the whole chapter that precedes it. God’s standards for sexual purity in Leviticus 18 are not suggestions; they are divine mandates grounded in His holiness (Leviticus 18:1–5). Because Israel is called to be distinct from the nations (Leviticus 20:26), the Lord concludes, “Therefore…”—a logical outcome of who He is and who they are. Paul echoes this kind of moral logic when he says, “Therefore, come out from among them and be separate” (2 Corinthians 6:17). anyone who commits • The warning applies universally—male or female, leader or layperson (Deuteronomy 17:2–5). • Personal accountability is emphasized; no one can claim ignorance (Romans 2:1–2). • God’s law exposes sin in every heart, demonstrating the need for obedience and, ultimately, redemption (Galatians 3:22–24). any of these abominations • “Abominations” refers to the specific sexual sins listed in Leviticus 18:6–23. • The same word describes idolatry and injustice elsewhere (Deuteronomy 12:31; Proverbs 6:16–19), underscoring how seriously God views all rebellion. • These practices defiled Canaan; Israel is warned not to imitate them (Leviticus 18:24–25; Ephesians 5:3). • In the New Testament, believers are told to “abstain from sexual immorality” (1 Thessalonians 4:3–5), showing continuity of God’s moral expectations. must be cut off • “Cut off” signals severe covenant discipline. At minimum it includes exclusion from community life (Numbers 15:30–31). In some cases it culminates in capital punishment (Leviticus 20:11–13). • The penalty reflects God’s justice and His desire to protect the covenant community from contagion of sin (1 Corinthians 5:6–7). • Church discipline in the New Testament mirrors this principle, aiming for restoration but maintaining purity (Matthew 18:15–17; 1 Corinthians 5:11–13). from among his people • Holiness is communal. Sin affects the entire body (Joshua 7:1; 1 Corinthians 12:26). • Israel’s identity as God’s people demanded clear boundaries (Exodus 19:5–6). • Believers today are likewise called “a chosen people” and must “be holy in all your conduct” (1 Peter 1:15–16; 2:9). • The ultimate separation is eternal: the unrepentant are excluded from the kingdom, while the redeemed enjoy unbroken fellowship with God (Revelation 21:7–8, 27). summary Leviticus 18:29 plainly states that anyone in Israel who practiced the forbidden sexual sins had to be removed from the covenant community. The verse roots this judgment in God’s holiness, applies it to every individual, labels the acts as abominations, prescribes cutting off as the penalty, and safeguards the purity of God’s people. Scripture consistently affirms that God’s moral standards do not change; therefore, His people must pursue holiness, practicing obedience and, where necessary, godly discipline, so that the community reflects His character to the world. (29) For whosoever shall commit.--This clause, according to the interpretation which obtained during the second Temple, particularises every individual, and is intended to indicate that any one, whether it be male or female, who is guilty, will incur the punishment prescribed for these sins.Shall be cut off.--That is, in case the transgression escapes the ken of the tribunal, God himself will inflict the punishment upon the criminals, since some of the crimes specified in this chapter are, according to Leviticus 20, to be visited with death by the hand of man. Hebrew Thereforeכִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction anyone כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that commits יַעֲשֶׂ֔ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make any מִכֹּ֥ל (mik·kōl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every of these הָאֵ֑לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those abominations הַתּוֹעֵב֖וֹת (hat·tō·w·‘ê·ḇō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol must be cut off וְנִכְרְת֛וּ (wə·niḵ·rə·ṯū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant from among מִקֶּ֥רֶב (miq·qe·reḇ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7130: The nearest part, the center his people. עַמָּֽם׃ (‘am·mām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Links Leviticus 18:29 NIVLeviticus 18:29 NLT Leviticus 18:29 ESV Leviticus 18:29 NASB Leviticus 18:29 KJV Leviticus 18:29 BibleApps.com Leviticus 18:29 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 18:29 Chinese Bible Leviticus 18:29 French Bible Leviticus 18:29 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 18:29 For whoever shall do any of these (Le Lv Lev.) |
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