Translations
Modern
You must not have sexual relations with your sister, either your father’s daughter or your mother’s daughter, whether she was born in the same home or elsewhere.
Traditional
The nakedness of thy sister, the daughter of thy father, or daughter of thy mother, whether she be born at home, or born abroad, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover.
Literal
The nakedness of your sister the daughter of your father or the daughter of your mother born at home or born outside it, you shall not uncover their nakedness.
Latin
Turpitudinem sororis tuæ ex patre sive ex matre, quæ domi vel foris genita est, non revelabis.
Original
Hebrew
English
You must not have sexual relations with your sister, either your father’s daughter or your mother’s daughter, whether she was born in the same home or elsewhere.
Notes
Sexual relations with a sister from both the same father and mother brought dishonor to both parents. Relations with a sister from only one parent brought dishonor to that parent.
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