A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them.
Cualquier hombre o mujer que se comunique con espíritus de los muertos o practique hechicería debe ser condenado a muerte. Serán ejecutados a pedradas, y serán responsables de su propia muerte.
La comunicación con espíritus de muertos y la hechicería eran castigadas con la pena de muerte bajo la ley mosaica.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the context of ancient Israel, God was giving laws through Moses to the Israelites as they journeyed from Egypt to the Promised Land, emphasizing separation from the pagan practices of surrounding nations that involved spirit consultation and witchcraft. This verse is part of the Holiness Code in Leviticus, which aimed to protect the community from spiritual contamination and ensure their exclusive devotion to God, as these practices were seen as direct violations of His covenant. Such laws reflected the cultural reality of the time, where idolatry and occult activities were prevalent among neighboring peoples, and God sought to maintain Israel's identity as a holy nation.
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