Leviticus 18:15

Translations

Modern

You must not have sexual relations with your daughter-in-law. She is your son’s wife; you are not to have sexual relations with her.

Traditional

Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy daughter in law: she is thy son’s wife; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.

Literal

The nakedness of your daughter-in-law you shall not uncover; she is the wife of your son. You shall not uncover her nakedness.

Latin

Turpitudinem nurus tuæ non revelabis, quia uxor filii tui est: nec discooperies ignominiam ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

You must not have sexual relations with your daughter-in-law. She is your son’s wife; you are not to have sexual relations with her.

Notes

Leviticus 18:15

Having sexual relations with your father's wife would dishonor your father. Similarly, having sexual relations with your daughter-in-law would dishonor your son. The law considered daughters-in-law the same as natural daughters (Exodus 21:9; compare Genesis 38:1–30).

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Family, Community, and Sexual Sin Holiness and Sexual Purity Holy War Human Sexuality

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Genesis 38:18–19
“What pledge should I give you?” he asked. She answered, “Your seal and your cord, and the staff in your hand.” So he gave them to her and slept with her, and she became pregnant by him.

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