Leviticus 20: Molech and Marriage

YINR 929: Tanach Yomi · Jan 29, 2026 · 2m

Molech is one of the most hated forms of Idol Worship and gets top billing in this chapter. After a detailed description of the type of Molech worship that God despises, the Torah gives a general prohibition against going to soothsayers and necromancers. After this anti idol worship section is over, the chapter continues with a repeat of the forbidden relationships. What is the connection between these two ideas that God repeats something just discussed a few chapters ago? Perhaps God is making a point in comparing idol worship to the forbidden relationships. God sees his connection to Israel…