And the man that committeth adultery with another man’s wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour’s wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.
If a man commits adultery with another man's wife, if he commits adultery with his neighbor's wife, both the adulterer and the adulteress must be put to death.
This verse establishes that under the Old Testament law, adultery was considered such a serious offense that it carried the death penalty for both people involved.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Moses, the Israelites were receiving a comprehensive set of laws from God to govern their new nation after escaping slavery in Egypt, emphasizing holiness and separation from surrounding pagan cultures. This verse in Leviticus is part of the Holiness Code, which addressed moral offenses to maintain social order and reflect God's character of purity in the community. It underscores the ancient Near Eastern view of adultery as a serious breach of covenant and family integrity, punishable by death to preserve societal stability.
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