Old Testament Death Penalty Laws Explained | Bible Study - video Dailymotion

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Explore several Old Testament passages that prescribe the death penalty for offenses beyond murder, including adultery, blasphemy, witchcraft, and Sabbath-breaking.  This biblical educational video examines passages from Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus, followed by New Testament passages concerning mercy, forgiveness, and divine judgment.  Scripture references include Genesis 9:6, Leviticus 20:10–13, Leviticus 24:16, Exodus 21:15–17, Exodus 22:18, Exodus 31:14, John 8, and Romans 12:19.  This video is intended for educational and religious discussion. Interpretations of these passages vary among religious traditions.  What do these passages teach us about biblical law, justice, and grace?

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00:00Did you know the Old Testament prescribes the death penalty for far more than murder?

00:05Under the Old Testament law, several offenses carried this punishment.

00:10Genesis 9.6 addresses the shedding of human blood, but the laws go much further.

00:16Adultery, Leviticus 20.10

00:19Sexual relations between males, as described in Leviticus 20.13

00:26Blasphemy, Leviticus 24.16

00:30Witchcraft, Exodus 22.18

00:34Striking or cursing one's parents, Exodus 21.15-17

00:39Even breaking the Sabbath, Exodus 31.14

00:45Stoning was prescribed for several of these offenses, although other methods also appear.

00:50In the New Testament, we also see a strong emphasis on mercy and forgiveness.

00:55In John chapter 8, Jesus responds to a woman facing stoning.

01:00And Romans chapter 12 verse 19 says that vengeance belongs to God.

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