Key Verse Spotlight
Leviticus 19:31 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" “‘Don’t turn to those who are mediums, nor to the wizards. Don’t seek them out, to be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God. "
Leviticus 19:31
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
29 “‘Don’t profane your daughter, to make her a prostitute; lest the land fall to prostitution, and the land become full of wickedness.
30 “‘You shall keep my Sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary; I am the LORD.
31 “‘Don’t turn to those who are mediums, nor to the wizards. Don’t seek them out, to be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.
32 “‘You shall rise up before the gray head and honor the face of the elderly; and you shall fear your God. I am the LORD.
33 “‘If a stranger lives as a foreigner with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong.
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Leviticus 19:1
"The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,"
Leviticus 19:2
"“Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and tell them, ‘You shall be holy; for I, the LORD your God, am holy."
Leviticus 19:3
"“‘Each one of you shall respect his mother and his father. You shall keep my Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God."
Leviticus 19:4
"“‘Don’t turn to idols, nor make molten gods for yourselves. I am the LORD your God."
Leviticus 19:5
"“‘When you offer a sacrifice of peace offerings to the LORD, you shall offer it so that you may be accepted."
Leviticus 19:6
"It shall be eaten the same day you offer it, and on the next day. If anything remains until the third day, it shall be burned with fire."
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