Leviticus 19:31

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«لَا تَذْهَبُوا إلَى الوُسَطَاءِ، وَلَا تَطْلُبُوا نَصِيحَةَ أصْحَابِ الجَانِ فَتَتَنَجَّسُوا بِهِمْ. أنَا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Leviticus says not to seek out or listen to people who claim to have special spirits or magical powers. God is speaking directly to the Israelites, reminding them that He is their God and they should not be defiled by following false practices.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a favorite toy that your parents say is the best toy ever. Now, if someone tells you that there's a toy that can make you do magic, your parents would tell you not to listen to that person and stick with your favorite toy. That's what God is saying here—stick with Him and don't listen to people who claim to do magic.

Historical Background

Leviticus was written by Moses around 1400 BC. This verse is part of the Holiness Code, meant for the Israelites to live holy lives. At the time, many surrounding cultures believed in and practiced divination and magic, which God wanted to keep the Israelites from engaging in.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us to stay away from new age practices, psychic readings, or any form of divination that claim to offer spiritual insight. Instead, we should rely on God's guidance through prayer and His Word.

Topics

• idolatry
• holiness
• spiritual guidance
• divination
• God's authority
• false prophets

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 18:10-12
• Isaiah 8:19-20
• 1 Samuel 28:7-19
• 1 Timothy 4:1
• 1 John 4:1-3

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God tell the Israelites to avoid wizards and spirits?

God wanted the Israelites to rely solely on Him for spiritual guidance and to avoid the harmful practices of surrounding cultures that could lead them astray.

How can I apply Leviticus 19:31 in my daily life?

You can apply this by avoiding any practices or people that claim to have special spiritual powers outside of what the Bible teaches and instead seeking guidance through prayer and scripture.

What other verses in the Bible talk about avoiding false prophets?

Verses like Deuteronomy 18:10-12 and 1 John 4:1-3 also warn against false prophets and spiritual guidance outside of God's will.

How does this verse relate to the concept of idolatry?

This verse is part of a broader message about holiness and avoiding practices that could lead to idolatry—worshiping something other than the one true God.