Verse 7 "Demons" NKJV, devils (KJV), he-goats (ASV), goat demons (NASB)
Seirim: translates to devils, literally hairy or shaggy goats
Isaiah 13:21 "wild beasts of the desert" in pronouncing judgement on Babylon
Isaiah 34:14 "wild beasts of the desert" in pronouncing judgement on other nations
"Have played the harlot" Zanah, meaning "whoring." Used 18 times in the Bible including 20:5-6
The word itself or some form, whoredom, harlot, etc. used over 500 times in Scripture
Verses 10-12 Summarizes a key principle. The preciousness of man's eternal spirit, a principle taught through the sanctity of blood. Because blood can bring about the right relationship with God, the misuse (abuse) of blood destroys the right relationship with God
Blood - essential to life. "In the blood" Ephesians 1:7
Colossians 1:14 and also Hebrews 9:12-14
Verse 12 Stranger or alien is included. Reminder: We should not let those living among us become a hindrance to our service to God. Allowing others to continue their ways, 1. misses opportunities to teach them God's way and 2. lowers the barrier of acceptance.
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