Lev 20:9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Lev 20:9-27: 20:9-27 Because pagan worship affected ethics, the regulations for families follow immediately after those dealing with pagan religious practices. To some extent, the laws of this section replicate those of 18:6-30 , which precede the section dealing with proper expressions of holiness (19:1-37 ). These were all related issues, as the proper worship of God led to proper conduct toward other people, while improper worship of God led to moral violations. 20:9 The Hebrew word for dishonors means “to make light of, treat with contempt,” and is traditionally translated “curse,” in the sense of calling someone a vulgar or profane name. Parental authority was given by God, not chosen by the child (see Exod 20:12 ; Deut 21:18-21 ).

a20:9-27►

b18:6-30►

c19:1-37►

eExod 20:12►

fDeut 21:18-21►

‏ Leviticus 20:9

Summary for Lev 20:9-27: 20:9-27 ^a Because pagan worship affected ethics, the regulations for families follow immediately after those dealing with pagan religious practices. To some extent, the laws of this section replicate those of 18:6-30 ^b, which precede the section dealing with proper expressions of holiness (19:1-37 ^c). These were all related issues, as the proper worship of God led to proper conduct toward other people, while improper worship of God led to moral violations. 20:9 ^d The Hebrew word for dishonors means “to make light of, treat with contempt,” and is traditionally translated “curse,” in the sense of calling someone a vulgar or profane name. Parental authority was given by God, not chosen by the child (see Exod 20:12 ^e; Deut 21:18-21 ^f).