Leviticus 20:3

KJV

And I will set my face against that man, and will cut him off from among his people; because he hath given of his seed unto Molech, to defile my sanctuary, and to profane my holy name.

— Leviticus 20:3, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Leviticus Chapter 20 connects to 10 cross-references. Penalties for offenses are specified: those who give children to Molech or consult mediums are to be put to death; cursing one's parents or committing certain sexual offenses carries the death penalty. The chapter reiterates the call to holiness, distinguishing …

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Other Translations

ASV

I also will set my face against that man, and will cut him off from among his people; because he hath given of his seed unto Molech, to defile my sanctuary, and to profane my holy name.

YLT

and I--I set My face against that man, and have cut him off from the midst of his people, for of his seed he hath given to the Molech, so as to defile My sanctuary, and to pollute My holy name.

BBE

And my face will be turned against that man, and he will be cut off from his people; because he has given his offspring to Molech, making my holy place unclean, and making my holy name common.

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