Translations
Modern
You must not have sexual relations with the sister of your mother or your father, for it is exposing one’s own kin; both shall bear their iniquity.
Traditional
And thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother’s sister, nor of thy father’s sister: for he uncovereth his near kin: they shall bear their iniquity.
Literal
And the nakedness of the sister of your mother or the sister of your father you shall not uncover, because he would uncover his close relative. They shall bear their guilt.
Latin
Turpitudinem materteræ et amitæ tuæ non discooperies: qui hoc fecerit, ignominiam carnis suæ nudavit; portabunt ambo iniquitatem suam.
Original
Hebrew
English
You must not have sexual relations with the sister of your mother or your father, for it is exposing one’s own kin; both shall bear their iniquity.
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
Parallels
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Criminal Law and Punishment Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Incest Leviticus, Book of Marriage, Marriage Customs Offerings and Sacrifices Psychics
Topics
Incest: Defined and Forbidden Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sanitation: Uncleanness