Leviticus 20:19
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“You must not have sexual relations with the sister of your mother or your father, for it is exposing one’s own kin; both shall bear their iniquity.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Leviticus 20:19 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“You must not have sexual relations with the sister of your mother or your father, for it is exposing one’s own kin; both shall bear their iniquity.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother’s sister, nor of thy father’s sister: for he uncovereth his near kin: they shall bear their iniquity.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother’s sister, nor of thy father’s sister; for he hath made naked his near kin: they shall bear their iniquity.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“`And the nakedness of thy mother's sister, and of thy father's sister, thou dost not uncover; because his relation he hath made bare; their iniquity they bear.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Leviticus 20:19 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 6:20And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years.
- Leviticus 18:6None of you are to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. I am the LORD.
- Leviticus 18:12You must not have sexual relations with your father’s sister; she is your father’s close relative.
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