Leviticus 18:14

Modern

You must not dishonor your father’s brother by approaching his wife to have sexual relations with her; she is your aunt.

Traditional

Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.

Literal

The nakedness of the brother of your father you shall not uncover. To his wife you shall not draw near; she is your aunt.

Latin

Turpitudinem patrui tui non revelabis, nec accedes ad uxorem ejus, quæ tibi affinitate conjungitur.

Hebrew

English

You must not dishonor your father’s brother by approaching his wife to have sexual relations with her; she is your aunt.

Having sexual relations with your aunt would dishonor your uncle. This would also bring dishonor to your father (see Leviticus 20:20).

Theme notes and profiles

Leviticus 20:20
If a man lies with his uncle’s wife, he has uncovered the nakedness of his uncle. They will bear their sin; they shall die childless.