20 If a man lies with his (A)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 (B)brother’s wife, it is an [a]unclean thing. He has uncovered his brother’s nakedness. They shall be childless.

22 ‘You shall therefore keep all My (C)statutes and all My judgments, and perform them, that the land where I am bringing you to dwell (D)may not vomit you out.

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Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 20:21 indecent, impure

20 “‘If a man has sexual relations with his aunt,(A) he has dishonored his uncle. They will be held responsible; they will die childless.(B)

21 “‘If a man marries his brother’s wife,(C) it is an act of impurity; he has dishonored his brother. They will be childless.(D)

22 “‘Keep all my decrees and laws(E) and follow them, so that the land(F) where I am bringing you to live may not vomit you out.

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