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Deuteronomy 27:21

Purity

19 ‘Cursed is he who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

20 ‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his father’s wife, for he has violated his father’s marriage bed.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

‘Cursed is he who lies with any animal.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

22 ‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

23 ‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his mother-in-law.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’

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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
‘Cursed is he who lies with any animal.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’
KJV
Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen.
WEB
‘Cursed is he who lies with any kind of animal.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
ASV
Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen.
DARBY
Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast! And all the people shall say, Amen.
BLB
‘Cursed is he who lies with any kind of animal.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
ÅB
Forbannet være den som har omgang med noe dyr! Og alt folket skal si: Amen.
OTB
‘Forbannet er den som har omgang med noe dyr.’ Da skal hele folket si: ‘Amen.’
B1930
Forbannet være den som har omgang med noget dyr! Og alt folket skal si: Amen.

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