Translations
Modern
You must not have sexual relations with your son’s daughter or your daughter’s daughter, for that would shame your family.
Traditional
The nakedness of thy son’s daughter, or of thy daughter’s daughter, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover: for theirs is thine own nakedness.
Literal
The nakedness of the daughter of your son or of the daughter of your daughter—you shall not uncover their nakedness; for they are your own nakedness.
Latin
Turpitudinem filiæ filii tui vel neptis ex filia non revelabis: quia turpitudo tua est.
Original
Hebrew
English
You must not have sexual relations with your son’s daughter or your daughter’s daughter, for that would shame your family.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Ancient Law Codes Family, Community, and Sexual Sin Holiness and Sexual Purity Holy War Human Sexuality
Parallels
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Incest Kinsman Leviticus, Book of Marriage, Marriage Customs Nations
Topics
Abomination to God: Incest Copulation: Forbidden Between Persons Near of Kin Incest: Defined and Forbidden Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To