Then I will set my face against that man, and against his family, and will cut him off, and all that go a whoring after him, to commit whoredom with Molech, from among their people.
Then I will turn against that person and his family, and I will remove him and everyone who follows him in worshiping Molech from among my people.
God is declaring that He will completely separate from His people anyone who worships the false god Molech, along with their followers.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Leviticus was written during the time when the Israelites were wandering in the desert after their exodus from Egypt, as God gave Moses a set of laws to establish a holy nation distinct from surrounding pagan cultures. This verse specifically warns against the worship of Molech, a Canaanite deity often linked to child sacrifice, which was a common practice among the nations the Israelites would encounter in the Promised Land. God was emphasizing the need for absolute faithfulness to maintain their covenant relationship and avoid severe divine judgment.
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