Leviticus 20:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Then I will set my face against that man, and against his family, and will cut him off, and all that go a whoring after him, to commit whoredom with Molech, from among their people.”
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The Context of Leviticus 20:5
God's judgment encompasses the offender, family, and all followers of Molech worship.
What Does Leviticus 20:5 Mean?
The consequence extends beyond the individual transgressor to his entire household and all followers of the Molech cult within the community. The language 'go a whoring after him' uses marital metaphor, portraying idolatry as unfaithfulness to the covenant bond with God.
Being cut off from the people signifies expulsion from covenant community and loss of standing. This severe judgment reflects the gravity of seducing others into child sacrifice and the contamination such practices spread through a society.
Leviticus 20:5 in the Original Language
whoring (זָנָה) — zana, 'to play the harlot'; idolatry portrayed as covenant infidelity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 20:5
What does Leviticus 20:5 mean?
God will judge both the offender and his family, plus anyone who follows him in Molech worship.
What is the context of Leviticus 20:5?
God's judgment encompasses the offender, family, and all followers of Molech worship.