William who ever you are, YOU are my hero
William, FYI, here are other translations of Leviticus 20:13 so it is EASY for us to UNDERSTAND:
”If a man lies with a male as if he were a woman, both men have committed an offense (something perverse, unnatural, abhorrent, and detestable); they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.” (Lev.20:13, AMP)
“It’s disgusting for men to have sex with one another, and those who do will be put to death, just as they deserve.” (Lev.20:13, CEV)
“If a man has sexual relations with another man as with a woman, they have committed a terrible sin. They must be put to death. They are responsible for their own death. (Lev.20:13, EASY-TO-READ VERSION)
”When a man has sexual intercourse with another man as with a woman, both men are doing something disgusting and must be put to death. They deserve to die. (Lev.20:13 GOD’s WORD Translation)
“If a man has sex with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is abhorrent. They must be put to death; they are responsible for their own deaths. (Lev.20:13, The Message)
If a man has sexual relations with another man, they have done a disgusting thing, and both shall be put to death. They are responsible for their own death. (Lev.20:13 Good News Translation)
“‘If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads. (Lev.20:13, NIV)
“If a man practices homosexuality, having sex with another man as with a woman, both men have committed a detestable act. They must both be put to death, for they are guilty of a capital offense. (Lev.20:13, New Living Translation)
Applying your “you have to look at the context and the meaning behind the words” is true and applicable in many verses, but not in this verse. It’s literal and a direct statement.
sorry to disappoint you, people :)
Perhaps all romance is like that; not a contract between equal parties but an explosion of dreams and desires that can find no outlet in everyday life. Only a drama will do and while the fireworks last the sky is a different colour.
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