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Leviticus 20:19-21
Easy-to-Read Version
Leviticus 20:19-21
Easy-to-Read Version
19 “You must not have sexual relations with[a] your mother’s sister or your father’s sister. That is a sin of incest.[b] You must be punished for your sins.[c]
20 “A man must not have sexual relations with his uncle’s wife. It would be like having sexual relations with his uncle. That man and his uncle’s wife will be punished for their sins. They will die without children.[d]
21 “It is wrong for a man to take his brother’s wife. It would be like having sexual relations with his brother! They will have no children.
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- Leviticus 20:19 have sexual relations with Literally, “uncover the nakedness of.” Also in verse 21.
- Leviticus 20:19 incest Having sexual relations with a close relative.
- Leviticus 20:19 You … sins Literally, “You will carry your guilt.”
- Leviticus 20:20 That man … children Literally, “They must bear their childlessness. They will die.”
Leviticus 20:19-21
New International Version
Leviticus 20:19-21
New International Version
19 “‘Do not have sexual relations with the sister of either your mother or your father,(A) for that would dishonor a close relative; both of you would be held responsible.
20 “‘If a man has sexual relations with his aunt,(B) he has dishonored his uncle. They will be held responsible; they will die childless.(C)
21 “‘If a man marries his brother’s wife,(D) it is an act of impurity; he has dishonored his brother. They will be childless.(E)
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