Leviticus 18:12

Modern

You must not have sexual relations with your father’s sister; she is your father’s close relative.

Traditional

Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s sister: she is thy father’s near kinswoman.

Literal

The nakedness of the sister of your father you shall not uncover; she is a close relative of your father.

Latin

Turpitudinem sororis patris tui non discooperies: quia caro est patris tui.

Hebrew

English

You must not have sexual relations with your father’s sister; she is your father’s close relative.

your father's sister … mother's sister: These actions would dishonor your father or mother.

Theme notes and profiles

Leviticus 20:19
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.
Exodus 6:20
And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years.