Lev 20:2 | MHM | STEP | vv. 2–5 : The first sin is parents sacrificing their children to the idol Moloch. This is described as a terrible and unnatural act, worse than other forms of idolatry (Leviticus 20:2,3 ). Anyone who does this must be put to death by stoning. If people or leaders try to hide this crime, God Himself will punish both the person and those who helped hide it (Leviticus 20:4,5 ). Sacrificing children defiles God’s sanctuary and dishonors His holy name. If Israelites commit this sin, it is especially serious because it also insults God, whose name they carry (Romans 2:23–24 ). God warns that ignoring or covering up such evil brings judgment, not just on individuals but on families and leaders too (Jeremiah 5:1 ).

‏ Leviticus 20:2

vv. 2–5: The first sin is parents sacrificing their children to the idol Moloch. This is described as a terrible and unnatural act, worse than other forms of idolatry (Leviticus 20:2,3 ^a). Anyone who does this must be put to death by stoning. If people or leaders try to hide this crime, God Himself will punish both the person and those who helped hide it (Leviticus 20:4,5 ^b). Sacrificing children defiles God’s sanctuary and dishonors His holy name. If Israelites commit this sin, it is especially serious because it also insults God, whose name they carry (Romans 2:23–24 ^c). God warns that ignoring or covering up such evil brings judgment, not just on individuals but on families and leaders too (Jeremiah 5:1 ^d).