Leviticus 20:9

9 “Anyone who dishonors father or mother must be put to death. Such a person is guilty of a capital offense.

Leviticus 20:9 In-Context

7 So set yourselves apart to be holy, for I am the LORD your God.
8 Keep all my decrees by putting them into practice, for I am the LORD who makes you holy.
9 “Anyone who dishonors father or mother must be put to death. Such a person is guilty of a capital offense.
10 “If a man commits adultery with his neighbor’s wife, both the man and the woman who have committed adultery must be put to death.
11 “If a man violates his father by having sex with one of his father’s wives, both the man and the woman must be put to death, for they are guilty of a capital offense.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Greek version reads Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of. Compare Matt 15:4 ; Mark 7:10 .
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