Leviticus 20:27

WARNING AGAINST UNFAITHFULNESS 20:27
TEXT 20:27

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A man also or a woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones; their blood shall be upon them.

THOUGHT QUESTIONS 20:27

468.

Isn-'t this verse out of place? Should it follow Leviticus 20:6?

469.

Show a possible connection to Leviticus 20:26.

PARAPHRASE 20:27

A medium or a wizardwhether man or womanshall surely be stoned to death. They have caused their own doom.

COMMENT 20:27

It is suggested that the first word of Leviticus 20:27 could be but a man, etc. In this way we could see the connection of the verses. Because Israel is God's holy nation such a sin could not be permitted. The wizard usurps the position of God. To Him alone is the future known. In Leviticus 19:31 the consulting of such persons is forbidden. In Leviticus 20:6 God sets His face against them; in this verse the physical punishment is made known. Women are included in this verse because they were so frequently involved. Cf. Exodus 22:28; 1 Samuel 28:7; Acts 16:16.

FACT QUESTIONS 20:27

479.

How relate this verse to the previous section?

480.

Why was this such a serious sin?

481.

Why mention women?