1. Lévitique 20:27 (NEG79)
  2. Explication du texte

How does verse 27 function within the chapter?

Lévitique 20:27 (NEG79)

27 Si un homme ou une femme ont en eux l'esprit d'un mort ou un esprit de divination, ils seront punis de mort; on les lapidera: leur sang retombera sur eux.

The inclusion of this verse after the concluding summary, is somewhat strange. The prohibition has already been treated in Leviticus 20:6. There, the penalty for disobedience was that the Lord would set his face against the individuals and that they would be cut off from the people. In this instance however, the language is that of capital punishment. Just in case there is any misunderstanding, the present verse states that such a person will be put to death.