Leviticus 18:13

Unlawful Sexual Relations · Leviticus 18:1–30

Modern

You must not have sexual relations with your mother’s sister, for she is your mother’s close relative.

Traditional

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

Literal

The nakedness of the sister of your mother you shall not uncover, for she is a close relative of your mother.

Latin

Turpitudinem sororis matris tuæ non revelabis, eo quod caro sit matris tuæ.

Hebrew

English

You must not have sexual relations with your mother’s sister, for she is your mother’s close relative.

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

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