Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death. Because they have cursed their father or mother, their blood will be on their own head. New Living Translation “Anyone who dishonors father or mother must be put to death. Such a person is guilty of a capital offense. English Standard Version For anyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death; he has cursed his father or his mother; his blood is upon him. Berean Standard Bible If anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to death. He has cursed his father or mother; his blood shall be upon him. King James Bible For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him. New King James Version ‘For everyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death. He has cursed his father or his mother. His blood shall be upon him. New American Standard Bible ‘If there is anyone who curses his father or his mother, he shall certainly be put to death. He has cursed his father or his mother, and has brought his own death upon himself. NASB 1995 If there is anyone who curses his father or his mother, he shall surely be put to death; he has cursed his father or his mother, his bloodguiltiness is upon him. NASB 1977 ‘If there is anyone who curses his father or his mother, he shall surely be put to death; he has cursed his father or his mother, his bloodguiltiness is upon him. Legacy Standard Bible ‘If there is anyone who curses his father or his mother, he shall surely be put to death; he has cursed his father or his mother. His bloodguiltiness is upon him. Amplified Bible ‘If anyone curses his father or mother, he shall most certainly be put to death; he has cursed his father or mother; his blood is on him [that is, he bears full responsibility for the consequences]. Christian Standard Bible “If anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to death. He has cursed his father or mother; his death is his own fault. Holman Christian Standard Bible If anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to death. He has cursed his father or mother; his blood is on his own hands. American Standard Version For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall surely be put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him. Contemporary English Version If you curse your father or mother, you will be put to death, and it will be your own fault. English Revised Version For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall surely be put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Whoever curses his father or mother must be put to death. He has cursed his father or mother and deserves to die. Good News Translation The LORD gave the following regulations. Any of you that curse your father or mother shall be put to death; you are responsible for your own death. International Standard Version "Anyone who curses his father or mother is certainly to be put to death. He has cursed his father or mother, so his guilt will remain his responsibility." NET Bible "'If anyone curses his father and mother he must be put to death. He has cursed his father and mother; his blood guilt is on himself. New Heart English Bible "'For everyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death: he has cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him. Webster's Bible Translation For every one that curseth his father or his mother, shall surely be put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIf anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to death. He has cursed his father or mother; his blood shall be upon him. World English Bible “‘For everyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death. He has cursed his father or his mother. His blood shall be upon himself. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor any man who reviles his father and his mother is certainly put to death; he has reviled his father and his mother: his blood [is] on him. Young's Literal Translation For any man who revileth his father and his mother is certainly put to death; his father and his mother he hath reviled: his blood is on him. Smith's Literal Translation When a man, a man who shall lightly esteem his father and his mother, dying, he shall die: he lightly esteemed ha father and his mother: his blood is upon him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe that curseth his father, or mother, dying let him die: he hath cursed his father, and mother, let his blood be upon him. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever curses his father or mother shall die a death; he has cursed his father and mother. So let his blood be upon him. New American Bible Anyone who curses father or mother shall be put to death; and having cursed father or mother, such a one will bear the bloodguilt. New Revised Standard Version All who curse father or mother shall be put to death; having cursed father or mother, their blood is upon them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he who curses his father or his mother shall be surely put to death; he has cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a man who will curse his father or his mother shall certainly be killed; he cursed his father or his mother; his blood is upon him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For whatsoever man there be that curseth his father or his mother shall surely be put to death; he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him. Brenton Septuagint Translation Every man who shall speak evil of his father or of his mother, let him die the death; has he spoken evil of his father or his mother? he shall be guilty. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Punishments for Disobedience…8And you shall keep My statutes and practice them. I am the LORD who sanctifies you. 9If anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to death. He has cursed his father or mother; his blood shall be upon him. Cross References Exodus 21:17 Anyone who curses his father or mother must surely be put to death. Deuteronomy 21:18-21 If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and does not listen to them when disciplined, / his father and mother are to lay hold of him and bring him to the elders of his city, to the gate of his hometown, / and say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.” ... Matthew 15:4 For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ Mark 7:10 For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ Proverbs 20:20 Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness. Proverbs 30:17 As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it. Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. / “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 5:16 Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Matthew 19:19 honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.’” Luke 18:20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’” Romans 1:30 slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. 2 Timothy 3:2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, Genesis 9:6 Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind. Treasury of Scripture For every one that curses his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he has cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be on him. Exodus 21:17 And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death. Deuteronomy 27:16 Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen. Proverbs 20:20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. his blood Leviticus 20:11-13,16,27 And the man that lieth with his father's wife hath uncovered his father's nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them… Joshua 2:19 And it shall be, that whosoever shall go out of the doors of thy house into the street, his blood shall be upon his head, and we will be guiltless: and whosoever shall be with thee in the house, his blood shall be on our head, if any hand be upon him. Judges 9:24 That the cruelty done to the threescore and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid upon Abimelech their brother, which slew them; and upon the men of Shechem, which aided him in the killing of his brethren. Jump to Previous Blood Bloodguiltiness Curse Cursed Curses Curseth Cursing Death Head Mother Reviled Revileth Surely Whatever WhatsoeverJump to Next Blood Bloodguiltiness Curse Cursed Curses Curseth Cursing Death Head Mother Reviled Revileth Surely Whatever WhatsoeverLeviticus 20 1. Of him who gives his seed to Moloch4. Of him who favors such an one 6. Of going to wizards 7. Of sanctification 9. Of him who curses his parents 11. Of incest 13. Of sodomy 15. Of bestiality 18. Of uncleanness 22. Obedience is required with holiness 27. Wizards must be put to death If anyone curses his father or mother This phrase underscores the importance of honoring one's parents, a commandment deeply rooted in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:12). In ancient Israelite society, the family unit was foundational, and respect for parents was seen as respect for God's ordained order. Cursing, in this context, implies a severe form of disrespect or rebellion, not merely using foul language but invoking harm or wishing evil upon one's parents. This reflects the gravity of maintaining familial and societal harmony. he must be put to death He has cursed his father or mother his blood shall be upon him Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe prophet and leader of the Israelites who received the laws from God, including the laws in Leviticus. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God to whom the laws in Leviticus were given, living in the wilderness at the time. 3. Mount Sinai The place where Moses received the laws from God, including the commandments found in Leviticus. 4. God (Yahweh) The divine lawgiver who established the covenant with Israel and provided the laws for holy living. 5. Parents (Father and Mother) The immediate family members whom the law specifically mentions as deserving of honor and respect. Teaching Points The Sanctity of Family RelationshipsThe family unit is foundational in God's design, and honoring parents is crucial for maintaining its sanctity. This command underscores the importance of respect and reverence within the family. The Seriousness of Sin The severe penalty for cursing parents highlights the gravity of sin in God's eyes. It serves as a reminder of the holiness God requires and the seriousness with which He views rebellion. The Role of the Law The law serves as a tutor, showing us our need for grace and pointing us to Christ. While the specific penalties may not apply today, the principles behind them remain relevant. Respect for Authority Honoring parents is a principle that extends to respecting all forms of God-given authority. It teaches us to live in submission to God's order. The Call to Repentance and Forgiveness While the Old Testament law prescribed death, the New Testament offers forgiveness through Christ. Believers are called to repent and seek reconciliation in family relationships. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 20In Leviticus 20:9, why does the penalty of death for cursing a parent align with an ancient cultural norm rather than reflecting a consistent moral principle that applies universally? What does 'uncover the nakedness' mean in the Bible? What is the meaning of the Blood of Christ? What does the Bible say about homosexuality and execution?(9) For every one that curseth his father.--Though the administrators of the Law during the second Temple have laid down the most minute regulation with regard to filial obedience (see Leviticus 19:3), and though nothing can exceed the tenderness with which they instilled into the hearts of children the Biblical precepts on this subject (Exodus 20:12), yet they enacted that the child only incurred the penalty of death when he used the ineffable name God when cursing his parent, who was either alive or dead, and that if he used an attribute of the Deity, such as Almighty, the Merciful, &c, he was simply to be beaten with stripes. This will account for the rendering of this passage in the ancient Chaldee Version, "who curseth his father or his mother by the inexpressible name," i.e., Jehovah.Verse 9. - See above, the note on chapter Leviticus 19:14, which shows how God's word is made of none effect by man's traditions. God says that a man who curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death. Human authority, incontrovertible throughout a great part of Christendom, declares that in most cases it is no grave sin. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ifכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction anyone אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person curses יְקַלֵּ֧ל (yə·qal·lêl) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7043: To be slight, swift or trifling his father אָבִ֛יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father or mother, אִמּ֖וֹ (’im·mōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) he must be put to death. מ֣וֹת (mō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 4191: To die, to kill He has cursed קִלֵּ֖ל (qil·lêl) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7043: To be slight, swift or trifling his father אָבִ֧יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father or mother; וְאִמּ֛וֹ (wə·’im·mōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) his blood דָּמָ֥יו (dā·māw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed [shall be] upon him. בּֽוֹ׃ (bōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew Links Leviticus 20:9 NIVLeviticus 20:9 NLT Leviticus 20:9 ESV Leviticus 20:9 NASB Leviticus 20:9 KJV Leviticus 20:9 BibleApps.com Leviticus 20:9 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 20:9 Chinese Bible Leviticus 20:9 French Bible Leviticus 20:9 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 20:9 For everyone who curses his father (Le Lv Lev.) |
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