Lev 20:10 | MHM | STEP | Leviticus 20:10–21: Sins Against the Seventh Commandment This section covers serious sins related to sexual immorality, especially those breaking the seventh commandment. God orders strict punishments for these sins to show how serious they are, even though some people might joke about them. The severe penalties are meant to teach everyone the true danger and evil of these actions. v. 10 : Adultery is made a capital crime. If a man lies with another man’s wife, both the man and the woman must be put to death . Even in Job’s time, adultery was seen as a terrible sin that judges should punish (Job 31:11 ). Adultery ignores God’s law and breaks His covenant (Proverbs 2:17 ). It is also a great harm to the husband and corrupts the hearts of both people involved. This sin can destroy families and bring God’s judgment on the land. It is so serious that it must be punished to protect society and honor God. Jesus showed mercy to the woman caught in adultery but did not excuse the sin (John 8:3-11 ).

‏ Leviticus 20:10

Leviticus 20:10–21: Sins Against the Seventh Commandment

This section covers serious sins related to sexual immorality, especially those breaking the seventh commandment. God orders strict punishments for these sins to show how serious they are, even though some people might joke about them. The severe penalties are meant to teach everyone the true danger and evil of these actions.

v. 10: Adultery is made a capital crime. If a man lies with another man’s wife, both the man and the woman must be put to death . Even in Job’s time, adultery was seen as a terrible sin that judges should punish (Job 31:11 ^a). Adultery ignores God’s law and breaks His covenant (Proverbs 2:17 ^b). It is also a great harm to the husband and corrupts the hearts of both people involved. This sin can destroy families and bring God’s judgment on the land. It is so serious that it must be punished to protect society and honor God. Jesus showed mercy to the woman caught in adultery but did not excuse the sin (John 8:3-11 ^c).