If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
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Verse 13 is found in chapter 20 of Leviticus. Penalties concerning adultery and prohibited sexual relationships reflect the importance Leviticus places on family structure and community purity. The sanctions are integrated into legislation that considers sexual conduct part of the covenant order.
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Compare Leviticus 20:13 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Wenn jemand beim Knaben schläft wie beim Weibe, die haben einen Greuel getan und sollen beide des Todes sterben; ihr Blut sei auf ihnen.
Y cualquiera que tuviere ayuntamiento con varón como con mujer, abominación hicieron: entrambos han de ser muertos; sobre ellos será su sangre.
Si un hombre se acuesta con un varón como con una mujer, ambos han cometido una abominación. Se les dará muerte sin falta; su sangre recaerá sobre ellos.
Si un homme couche avec un homme comme on couche avec une femme, ils ont fait tous deux une chose abominable; ils seront punis de mort: leur sang retombera sur eux.
E se alcuno giace carnalmente con maschio, amendue hanno fatta una cosa abbominevole; del tutto facciansi morire; sia il lor sangue sopra loro.
Quando também um homem se deitar com outro homem, como com mulher, ambos fizeram abominação; certamente morrerão; o seu sangue será sobre eles.
男人若跟男人同寢,像跟女人同寢,他們二人行了可憎惡的事,必被處死,血要歸在他們身上。
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