10 The nakedness of your son’s daughter or your daughter’s daughter, their nakedness you shall not uncover; for theirs is your own nakedness.

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10 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your son’s daughter or your daughter’s daughter; that would dishonor you.

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12 (A)You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s sister; she is near of kin to your father. 13 You shall not uncover the nakedness of your mother’s sister, for she is near of kin to your mother. 14 (B)You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s brother. You shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt. 15 You shall not uncover the nakedness of your daughter-in-law—she is your son’s wife—you shall not uncover her nakedness. 16 You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother’s wife; it is your brother’s nakedness. 17 You shall not uncover the nakedness of a woman and her (C)daughter, nor shall you take her son’s daughter or her daughter’s daughter, to uncover her nakedness. They are near of kin to her. It is wickedness. 18 Nor shall you take a woman (D)as a rival to her sister, to uncover her nakedness while the other is alive.

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12 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your father’s sister;(A) she is your father’s close relative.

13 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your mother’s sister,(B) because she is your mother’s close relative.

14 “‘Do not dishonor your father’s brother by approaching his wife to have sexual relations; she is your aunt.(C)

15 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your daughter-in-law.(D) She is your son’s wife; do not have relations with her.(E)

16 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your brother’s wife;(F) that would dishonor your brother.

17 “‘Do not have sexual relations with both a woman and her daughter.(G) Do not have sexual relations with either her son’s daughter or her daughter’s daughter; they are her close relatives. That is wickedness.

18 “‘Do not take your wife’s sister(H) as a rival wife and have sexual relations with her while your wife is living.

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14 If a man marries a woman and her (A)mother, it is wickedness. They shall be burned with fire, both he and they, that there may be no wickedness among you.

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14 “‘If a man marries both a woman and her mother,(A) it is wicked. Both he and they must be burned in the fire,(B) so that no wickedness will be among you.(C)

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17 ‘If a man takes his (A)sister, his father’s daughter or his mother’s daughter, and sees her nakedness and she sees his nakedness, it is a wicked thing. And they shall be [a]cut off in the sight of their people. He has uncovered his sister’s nakedness. He shall bear his [b]guilt.

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Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 20:17 Put to death
  2. Leviticus 20:17 iniquity

17 “‘If a man marries his sister(A), the daughter of either his father or his mother, and they have sexual relations, it is a disgrace. They are to be publicly removed(B) from their people. He has dishonored his sister and will be held responsible.(C)

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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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  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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20 (A)‘Cursed is the one who lies with his father’s wife, because he has uncovered his father’s bed.’

“And all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’

21 (B)‘Cursed is the one who lies with any kind of animal.’

“And all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’

22 (C)‘Cursed is the one who lies with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.’

“And all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’

23 (D)‘Cursed is the one who lies with his mother-in-law.’

“And all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’

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20 “Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his father’s wife, for he dishonors his father’s bed.”(A)

Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

21 “Cursed is anyone who has sexual relations with any animal.”(B)

Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

22 “Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.”(C)

Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

23 “Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his mother-in-law.”(D)

Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

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