19 ‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your (A)mother’s sister nor of your (B)father’s sister, for that would uncover his near of kin. They shall bear their guilt. 20 If a man lies with his (C)uncle’s wife, he has uncovered his uncle’s nakedness. They shall bear their sin; they shall die childless. 21 If a man takes his (D)brother’s wife, it is an [a]unclean thing. He has uncovered his brother’s nakedness. They shall be childless.

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Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 20:21 indecent, impure

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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