Translations
Modern
If a woman approaches any animal to mate with it, you must kill both the woman and the animal. They must surely be put to death; their blood is upon them.
Traditional
And if a woman approach unto any beast, and lie down thereto, thou shalt kill the woman, and the beast: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
Literal
And a woman, if she approaches unto any animal and mates with it, then you shall kill the woman and the animal. They must surely be put to death; their blood is on them.
Latin
Mulier, quæ succubuerit cuilibet jumento, simul interficietur cum eo: sanguis eorum sit super eos.
Original
Hebrew
English
If a woman approaches any animal to mate with it, you must kill both the woman and the animal. They must surely be put to death; their blood is upon them.
Notes
Pagan worship influenced ethics, so God has family rules follow those about pagan religious practices. Some laws in this section repeat parts from Leviticus 18:6–30, which come before the section on proper expressions of holiness (19:1–37). These issues connect. Proper worship of God leads to good behavior toward others, while improper worship leads to moral violations.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Bloodguilt Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Incest Leviticus, Book of Offerings and Sacrifices Psychics
Topics
Bestiality: General Scriptures Concerning Punishment: Death Penalty for Bestiality Sanitation: Uncleanness Sodomy: General Scriptures Concerning