Leviticus 18:29 Meaning and Explanation
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Read Full Chapter →Anyone committing these abominations shall be cut off from the people.
The Context of Leviticus 18:29
The penalty for violating these laws is being 'cut off' - removed from the community, whether through execution or exile.
What Does Leviticus 18:29 Mean?
The penalty for violating these laws is being 'cut off' - removed from the community, whether through execution or exile.
Such practices are so serious that they result in death or permanent separation from the covenant community. The identity and survival of Israel depends on excluding those who practice these acts.
Leviticus 18:29 in the Original Language
karath (כָּרַת), 'cut off' — to destroy, to sever from the community
How to Apply Leviticus 18:29 Today
Such practices are so serious that they result in death or permanent separation from the covenant community. The identity and survival of Israel depends on excluding those who practice these acts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 18:29
What does Leviticus 18:29 mean?
Anyone committing these abominations shall be cut off from the people.
What is the context of Leviticus 18:29?
The penalty for violating these laws is being 'cut off' - removed from the community, whether through execution or exile.
How can I apply Leviticus 18:29 today?
Such practices are so serious that they result in death or permanent separation from the covenant community. The identity and survival of Israel depends on excluding those who practice these acts.