Apodictic Laws

In apodictically formulated legal provisions, certain things are simply forbidden. A direct prohibition can be worded in three ways in the Old Testament.

1.“You shall not do x.”
2.“Anyone who does x will certainly be put to death.”
3.“Cursed is anyone who does x.”

Religion of Israel

Legislation in the Pentateuch

Read more?

With a free BibleSA account, you can:

Read other translations in all official languages.
Listen to the Bible (11 translations are already available).
Compare different Bible translations.
Personalise your experience by including your own notes and highlights. You will also be able to view your notes and highlights separately.
Access to over 1100+ topics and background articles in English and Afrikaans and 52 full colour maps.

v.4.25.2

Find us on