Leviticus 19:29 Meaning and Explanation
“Do not prostitute thy daughter, to cause her to be a whore; lest the land fall to whoredom, and the land become full of wickedness.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Do not force your daughter into prostitution; this brings judgment on the land.
The Context of Leviticus 19:29
Protects daughters; treats prostitution as a communal evil.
What Does Leviticus 19:29 Mean?
The command protects daughters from exploitation. To prostitute a daughter was to treat her as property, denying her humanity and value. This sin is not merely personal but corporate—it defiles the land itself and brings God's judgment on the whole people.
The warning that the land itself falls to whoredom suggests that God's presence and blessing depend on maintaining moral boundaries. A community that permits such abuse forfeits God's protection and abundance. Individual violation becomes communal sin.
Leviticus 19:29 in the Original Language
zanah (זָנָה), 'prostitute' or 'be a whore' — to engage in sexual immorality; to act unfaithfully.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 19:29
What does Leviticus 19:29 mean?
Do not force your daughter into prostitution; this brings judgment on the land.
What is the context of Leviticus 19:29?
Protects daughters; treats prostitution as a communal evil.