Leviticus 20:19-21
New American Standard Bible 1995
19 (A)You shall also not uncover the nakedness of your mother’s sister or of your father’s sister, for such a one has made naked his [a]blood relative; they will bear their guilt. 20 (B)If there is a man who lies with his uncle’s wife he has uncovered his uncle’s nakedness; they will bear their sin. They will die childless. 21 (C)If there is a man who takes his brother’s wife, it is [b]abhorrent; he has uncovered his brother’s nakedness. They will be childless.
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- Leviticus 20:19 Lit flesh
- Leviticus 20:21 Or an impure deed
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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