Leviticus 20:4
Leviticus 20:4 in Multiple Translations
And if the people of the land ever hide their eyes and fail to put to death the man who gives one of his children to Molech,
And if the people of the land do any ways hide their eyes from the man, when he giveth of his seed unto Molech, and kill him not:
And if the people of the land do at all hide their eyes from that man, when he giveth of his seed unto Molech, and put him not to death;
And if the people of the land do not take note of that man when he gives his offspring to Molech, and do not put him to death,
If the community decides to look the other way and not execute those who sacrifice their children to Molech, then I will take action against them myself.
And if the people of the lande hide their eyes, and winke at that man when he giueth his children vnto Molech, and kill him not,
'And if the people of the land really hide their eyes from that man, in his giving of his seed to the Molech, so as not to put him to death,
If the people of the land all hide their eyes from that person when he gives of his offspring to Molech, and don’t put him to death,
And if the people of the land do any ways hide their eyes from the man, when he giveth of his seed to Molech, and kill him not;
And if the people of the land neglecting, and as it were little regarding my commandment, let alone the man that hath given of his seed to Moloch, and will not kill him:
If the people of that man’s town ignore it when he kills one of his children to offer him as a sacrifice to Molech, and if they do not execute that person,
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 20:4
Study Notes — Leviticus 20:4
- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 20:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 20:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 20:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 20:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 20:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 20:4
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 20:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 20:4
- Sermons on Leviticus 20:4
Context — Punishments for Disobedience
4And if the people of the land ever hide their eyes and fail to put to death the man who gives one of his children to Molech,
5then I will set My face against that man and his family and cut off from among their people both him and all who follow him in prostituting themselves with Molech. 6Whoever turns to mediums or spiritists to prostitute himself with them, I will also set My face against that person and cut him off from his people.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deuteronomy 17:2–5 | If a man or woman among you in one of the towns that the LORD your God gives you is found doing evil in the sight of the LORD your God by transgressing His covenant and going to worship other gods, bowing down to them or to the sun or moon or any of the host of heaven—which I have forbidden— and if it is reported and you hear about it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the report is true and such an abomination has happened in Israel, you must bring out to your gates the man or woman who has done this evil thing, and you must stone that person to death. |
| 2 | Acts 17:30 | Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 20:42 | And the prophet said to the king, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because you have let slip from your hand the man I had devoted to destruction, your life will be exchanged for his life, and your people for his people.’” |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 13:8 | you must not yield to him or listen to him. Show him no pity, and do not spare him or shield him. |
| 5 | Joshua 7:12 | This is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies. They will turn their backs and run from their enemies, because they themselves have been set apart for destruction. I will no longer be with you unless you remove from among you whatever is devoted to destruction. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 3:13–14 | I told him that I would judge his house forever for the iniquity of which he knows, because his sons blasphemed God and he did not restrain them. Therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli, ‘The iniquity of Eli’s house shall never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering.’” |
| 7 | Revelation 2:14 | But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality. |
Leviticus 20:4 Summary
This verse is saying that if the people of the land know about someone giving their child to Molech, but they don't do anything to stop it, they will be held responsible by God. This is because giving children to Molech is a very serious sin, as seen in Leviticus 20:2-3. God wants His people to take a stand against sin and to protect the innocent, as also seen in Psalm 82:3-4, where we are called to defend the fatherless and the oppressed. By speaking out against sin and standing up for what is right, we can show that we love and follow God, as commanded in Deuteronomy 6:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the people of the land hiding their eyes in Leviticus 20:4?
The people hiding their eyes means they are turning a blind eye to the sin of giving children to Molech, which is a serious offense against God, as seen in Leviticus 20:2-3, where it is commanded that those who give their children to Molech must be put to death.
Why is it important for the community to take action against those who give their children to Molech?
The community's failure to act against such sin invites God's judgment, as stated in Leviticus 20:5, where God says He will set His face against that man and his family and cut them off from their people.
How does this verse relate to the concept of corporate responsibility in the Bible?
This verse illustrates the concept of corporate responsibility, where the community is held accountable for the sins of its members, as seen in Leviticus 20:4-5, and also in other passages like Joshua 7:1-26, where the whole nation of Israel is affected by the sin of one man, Achan.
What can we learn from this verse about God's attitude towards sin?
This verse shows that God takes sin very seriously, and His judgment is not just limited to the individual, but also to the community that tolerates or ignores sin, as seen in Leviticus 20:2-6, and also in other passages like Deuteronomy 23:1-8, where God warns against tolerating sin in the community.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that we, as a community, may be hiding our eyes to sin, and what can we do to address it?
- How can we, as individuals, take a stand against sin in our own lives and in our communities, as commanded in Ephesians 5:11?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of accountability and discipline within the community of believers, as also seen in Matthew 18:15-17?
- In what ways can we, as followers of Jesus, demonstrate zero tolerance for sin, as seen in 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, while still showing love and compassion to those who are struggling with sin?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 20:4
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 20:4
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 20:4
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 20:4
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 20:4
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 20:4
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 20:4
Sermons on Leviticus 20:4
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Wait Upon the Lord by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of Jesus shedding his blood as a proof of his commitment to his words. The sermon references the story of Rachel weeping fo |
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Revival on the Isle of Lewis by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares a powerful testimony of a revival that took place in a parish. The revival began when four young girls, aged 16, prayed for their head |
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Repentance - Part 1 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, Derek Prince discusses the importance of repentance in the message of salvation. He highlights the role of John the Baptist as the forerunner who prepared the heart |
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A Spirit Hath Not Flesh and Bones by Tim Keller | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the message of Easter, which is that by uniting with Jesus Christ, believers will miss out on nothing. He encourages the congregation to rel |
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Great Commission by John Stott | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the Great Commission as recorded by Matthew, Luke, and John. The five aspects of the Great Commission, as summarized by Luke, are: proclamatio |
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Shocking Youth Message Stuns Hearers by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher questions why so many people claim to have encountered Jesus Christ but are not permanently changed. He emphasizes the importance of genuine transforma |
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(Covenant Word Ministries) Servant of Sin by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher recounts a rainy day when he was surprised to find a church full of people despite the bad weather. As he began to preach, a drunk man desperately trie |







