Translations
Modern
You must not have sexual relations with the daughter of your father’s wife, born to your father; she is your sister.
Traditional
The nakedness of thy father’s wife’s daughter, begotten of thy father, she is thy sister, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.
Literal
The nakedness of the daughter of the wife of your father, begotten of your father—she is your sister—you shall not uncover her nakedness.
Latin
Turpitudinem filiæ uxoris patris tui, quam peperit patri tuo, et est soror tua, non revelabis.
Original
Hebrew
English
You must not have sexual relations with the daughter of your father’s wife, born to your father; she is your sister.
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