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Leviticus 18:14

12 You must not have sexual relations with your father’s sister; she is your father’s close relative.

13 You must not have sexual relations with your mother’s sister, for she is your mother’s close relative.

You must not dishonor your father’s brother by approaching his wife to have sexual relations with her; she is your aunt.

15 You must not have sexual relations with your daughter-in-law. She is your son’s wife; you are not to have sexual relations with her.

16 You must not have sexual relations with your brother’s wife; that would shame your brother.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
You must not dishonor your father’s brother by approaching his wife to have sexual relations with her; she is your aunt.
KJV
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.
WEB
“‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s brother. You shall not approach his wife. She is your aunt.
ASV
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father`s brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.
DARBY
The nakedness of thy father's brother shalt thou not uncover; thou shalt not approach his wife: she is thine aunt.
BLB
The nakedness of the brother of your father you shall not uncover. To his wife you shall not draw near; she [is] your aunt.
ÅB
Din farbrors leie skal du ikke vanære, hans hustru skal du ikke komme for nær; hun er din fars søster.
OTB
Du skal ikke avdekke din fars brors kones nakenhet; hun er din tante.
B1930
Din farbrors leie skal du ikke vanære, hans hustru skal du ikke komme for nær; hun er din fars søster.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Leviticus 20:20

    If a man lies with his uncle’s wife, he has uncovered the nakedness of his uncle. They will bear their sin; they shall die childless.

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