Leviticus 20:6

Vietnamese Contemporary 2015 (Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại)

Nếu ai cầu hỏi thầy pháp, đồng bóng, thì Ta sẽ chống nghịch và khai trừ người ấy khỏi dân.

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

God is speaking in this verse and warns that anyone who follows people with evil spirits or seeks out wizards will be rejected by Him and removed from the community. The key message is to avoid those who lead you away from God.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine if your friend tells you to do something that makes your parents upset. God is saying that if you listen to people who tell you to do things He doesn't like, He will be very upset with you and you might not be able to play with your other friends anymore.

Bối cảnh lịch sử

This verse is part of Leviticus, which was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. It was given to the Israelites as part of God's law to guide them in their daily lives and worship practices, emphasizing purity and separation from pagan practices.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

In modern life, this verse reminds us to be cautious about the influences we allow in our lives. Just as people in ancient times were warned against wizards and evil spirits, we should be careful about following the wrong crowd or listening to negative influences that could lead us away from God.

Chủ đề

• worship
• purity
• divine judgment
• spiritual guidance
• community
• faith

Các câu liên quan

• Deuteronomy 18:10-12
• Isaiah 8:19
• 1 Samuel 28:3-20
• Galatians 5:19-21
• 1 John 4:1

Sách nên đọc

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

What does 'turning after such as have familiar spirits' mean?

It means following people who claim to communicate with spirits or ghosts, which was considered a form of witchcraft and was strictly forbidden by God in ancient Israel.

How does this verse apply to modern Christians?

Modern Christians can apply this verse by being cautious about influences that might lead them away from God, such as harmful peer pressure or engaging in activities that go against God's teachings.

Why is the punishment so severe in this verse?

The severity of the punishment reflects the seriousness of the offense in ancient Jewish law. Following false prophets or engaging in witchcraft was seen as a severe betrayal of God’s commandments and a threat to the community’s spiritual purity.

Are there any exceptions mentioned in the text?

The verse doesn't mention any exceptions. It is a clear command from God, indicating that any deviation from this rule would result in severe consequences.