Translations
Modern
If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both must surely be put to death. They have acted perversely; their blood is upon them.
Traditional
And if a man lie with his daughter in law, both of them shall surely be put to death: they have wrought confusion; their blood shall be upon them.
Literal
And a man, if he lies with his daughter-in-law, both of them must surely be put to death. They have committed perversion; their blood is on them.
Latin
Si quis dormierit cum nuru sua, uterque moriatur, quia scelus operati sunt: sanguis eorum sit super eos.
Original
Hebrew
English
If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both must surely be put to death. They have acted perversely; their blood is upon them.
Notes
Pagan worship influenced ethics, so God has family rules follow those about pagan religious practices. Some laws in this section repeat parts from Leviticus 18:6–30, which come before the section on proper expressions of holiness (19:1–37). These issues connect. Proper worship of God leads to good behavior toward others, while improper worship leads to moral violations.
Theme notes and profiles
Ancient Law Codes Biblical Marriage Holiness and Sexual Purity
Parallels
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Bloodguilt Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Incest Leviticus, Book of Offerings and Sacrifices Psychics
Topics
Adultery: Penalties For Incest: Defined and Forbidden Punishment: Death Penalty for Incest Sanitation: Uncleanness