Leviticus 19:30-32
New English Translation
Sabbaths, Purity, Honor, Respect, and Honesty
30 “‘You must keep my Sabbaths and fear my sanctuary. I am the Lord. 31 Do not turn to the spirits of the dead and do not seek familiar spirits[a] to become unclean by them. I am the Lord your God. 32 You must stand up in the presence of the aged, honor the presence of an elder, and fear your God. I am the Lord.
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- Leviticus 19:31 sn The prohibition here concerns those who would seek special knowledge through the spirits of the dead, whether the dead in general or dead relatives in particular (i.e., familiar spirits; see J. E. Hartley, Leviticus [WBC], 321, and B. A. Levine, Leviticus [JPSTC], 134). Cf. Lev 20:6 below.
Leviticus 19:30-32
New International Version
30 “‘Observe my Sabbaths(A) and have reverence for my sanctuary. I am the Lord.(B)
31 “‘Do not turn to mediums(C) or seek out spiritists,(D) for you will be defiled by them. I am the Lord your God.
32 “‘Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect(E) for the elderly(F) and revere your God.(G) I am the Lord.(H)
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