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Penalties for Breaking the Law (Leviticus 20:1 – 22:16)

Penalties for crimes in Israel were severe.  Many things were considered capital crimes, worthy of death, in their legal system:  offering children to idols, consulting with mediums, cursing one's father or mother, adultery, and incest. Priests were to conduct themselves in specific ways as well: he shall not touch anything dead and defile himself, except … Continue reading Penalties for Breaking the Law (Leviticus 20:1 – 22:16)