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Leviticus 19:28

King James Version (KJV)

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Leviticus 19:28

Verse 28 of 37

Scripture focus

Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I [am] the LORD.

Leviticus 19:28 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Leviticus 19:28

Theological / Devotional

Cuttings in your flesh. This was done by various ancient peoples in connection with ceremonial rites for the dead. Even today some heathen people follow such practices. Certain New Guinea tribesmen cut off a finger joint upon the death of a member of the family.

Print any marks. This may refer to tattooing, a custom not immoral in itself, but certainly unworthy of God’s people, since it tends to mar the image of the Creator.

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