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Christian Standard Bible ®
Leviticus 18:14
You are not to violate the intimacy that belongs to your father’s brother by approaching his wife to have sexual intercourse; she is your aunt.
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Hebrew Names Version
"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, you shall not approach his wife: she is your aunt.
"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, you shall not approach his wife: she is your aunt.
King James Version
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.
Lexham English Bible
You must not expose the nakedness of your father's brother; you must not have sex with his wife—she is your aunt.
You must not expose the nakedness of your father's brother; you must not have sex with his wife—she is your aunt.
New Century Version
You must not have sexual relations with the wife of your father's brother, because this would shame him. She is your aunt.
You must not have sexual relations with the wife of your father's brother, because this would shame him. She is your aunt.
New English Translation
You must not expose the nakedness of your father's brother; you must not approach his wife to have sexual intercourse with her. She is your aunt.
You must not expose the nakedness of your father's brother; you must not approach his wife to have sexual intercourse with her. She is your aunt.
Amplified Bible
'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother's wife; you shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt.
'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother's wife; you shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt.
New American Standard Bible
'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother. You shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt.
'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother. You shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Thou shalt not vncouer the shame of thy fathers brother: that is, thou shalt not goe in to his wife, for she is thine aunte.
Thou shalt not vncouer the shame of thy fathers brother: that is, thou shalt not goe in to his wife, for she is thine aunte.
Legacy Standard Bible
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother; you shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt.
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother; you shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt.
Contemporary English Version
Don't disgrace your uncle by having sex with his wife.
Don't disgrace your uncle by having sex with his wife.
Complete Jewish Bible
You are not to disgrace your father's brother by having sexual relations with his wife, because she is your aunt.
You are not to disgrace your father's brother by having sexual relations with his wife, because she is your aunt.
Darby Translation
The nakedness of thy father's brother shalt thou not uncover; thou shalt not approach his wife: she is thine aunt.
The nakedness of thy father's brother shalt thou not uncover; thou shalt not approach his wife: she is thine aunt.
Easy-to-Read Version
You must not have sexual relations with the wife of your father's brother. You must not go near your uncle's wife for sexual relations. She is your aunt.
You must not have sexual relations with the wife of your father's brother. You must not go near your uncle's wife for sexual relations. She is your aunt.
English Standard Version
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, that is, you shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt.
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, that is, you shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt.
George Lamsa Translation
You shall not put to shame your fathers brother; you shall not approach his wife: for she is your aunt, you shall not uncover her nakedness.
You shall not put to shame your fathers brother; you shall not approach his wife: for she is your aunt, you shall not uncover her nakedness.
Good News Translation
Do not have intercourse with your uncle's wife; she, too, is your aunt.
Do not have intercourse with your uncle's wife; she, too, is your aunt.
Literal Translation
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother; you shall not draw near to his wife; she is your aunt.
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother; you shall not draw near to his wife; she is your aunt.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Thou shalt not vncouer the preuytie of thy fathers brother, to take his wife, for she is thine awnte.
Thou shalt not vncouer the preuytie of thy fathers brother, to take his wife, for she is thine awnte.
American Standard Version
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.
Bible in Basic English
You may not have sex relations with the wife of your father's brother, for she is of your family;
You may not have sex relations with the wife of your father's brother, for she is of your family;
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Thou shalt not vncouer the nakednesse of thy fathers brother, that is, thou shalt not go in vnto his wyfe, whiche is thyne aunt.
Thou shalt not vncouer the nakednesse of thy fathers brother, that is, thou shalt not go in vnto his wyfe, whiche is thyne aunt.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy fathers brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy fathers brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.
King James Version (1611)
Thou shalt not vncouer the nakednesse of thy fathers brother, thou shalt not approche to his wife: shee is thine aunt.
Thou shalt not vncouer the nakednesse of thy fathers brother, thou shalt not approche to his wife: shee is thine aunt.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s brother, and thou shalt not go in to his wife; for she is thy relation.
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s brother, and thou shalt not go in to his wife; for she is thy relation.
English Revised Version
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.
Berean Standard Bible
You must not dishonor your father's brother by approaching his wife to have sexual relations with her; she is your aunt.
You must not dishonor your father's brother by approaching his wife to have sexual relations with her; she is your aunt.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Thou schalt not shewe the filthe of the brothir of thi fadir, nethir thou schalt neiye to his wijf, which is ioyned to thee bi affinyte.
Thou schalt not shewe the filthe of the brothir of thi fadir, nethir thou schalt neiye to his wijf, which is ioyned to thee bi affinyte.
Young's Literal Translation
`The nakedness of thy father's brother thou dost not uncover; unto his wife thou dost not draw near; she [is] thine aunt.
`The nakedness of thy father's brother thou dost not uncover; unto his wife thou dost not draw near; she [is] thine aunt.
Update Bible Version
You shall not have sex with your father's brother, you shall not have sex with his wife: she is your aunt.
You shall not have sex with your father's brother, you shall not have sex with his wife: she is your aunt.
Webster's Bible Translation
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she [is] thy aunt.
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she [is] thy aunt.
World English Bible
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, you shall not approach to his wife: she is your aunt.
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, you shall not approach to his wife: she is your aunt.
New King James Version
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother. You shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt.
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother. You shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt.
New Living Translation
"Do not violate your uncle, your father's brother, by having sexual relations with his wife, for she is your aunt.
"Do not violate your uncle, your father's brother, by having sexual relations with his wife, for she is your aunt.
New Life Bible
Do not put your father's brother to shame. Do not go near to take the clothes off his wife. She is of your family.
Do not put your father's brother to shame. Do not go near to take the clothes off his wife. She is of your family.
New Revised Standard
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, that is, you shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt.
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, that is, you shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The shame of thy father's brother, shalt thou not uncover unto his wife, shalt thou not approach, thine aunt, she is.
The shame of thy father's brother, shalt thou not uncover unto his wife, shalt thou not approach, thine aunt, she is.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s brother: neither shalt thou approach to his wife, who is joined to thee by affinity.
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s brother: neither shalt thou approach to his wife, who is joined to thee by affinity.
Revised Standard Version
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, that is, you shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt.
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, that is, you shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt.
THE MESSAGE
"Don't violate your father's brother, your uncle, by having sex with his wife. She is your aunt.
"Don't violate your father's brother, your uncle, by having sex with his wife. She is your aunt.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother; you shall not approach his wife, she is your aunt.
'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother; you shall not approach his wife, she is your aunt.
Contextual Overview
6“You are not to come near any close relative for sexual intercourse; I am the Lord. 7You are not to violate the intimacy that belongs to your father and mother. She is your mother; you must not have sexual intercourse with her. 8You are not to have sex with your father’s wife; she is your father’s family. 9You are not to have sexual intercourse with your sister, either your father’s daughter or your mother’s, whether born at home or born elsewhere. You are not to have sex with her. 10You are not to have sexual intercourse with your son’s daughter or your daughter’s daughter, for they are your family. 11You are not to have sexual intercourse with your father’s wife’s daughter, who is adopted by your father; she is your sister. 12You are not to have sexual intercourse with your father’s sister; she is your father’s close relative. 13You are not to have sexual intercourse with your mother’s sister, for she is your mother’s close relative. 14You are not to violate the intimacy that belongs to your father’s brother by approaching his wife to have sexual intercourse; she is your aunt. 15You are not to have sexual intercourse with your daughter-in-law. She is your son’s wife; you are not to have sex with her.
Bible Verse Review
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Leviticus 20:20
Cross-References
Genesis 17:21
But I will confirm my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.”
But I will confirm my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.”
Genesis 18:1
The Lord appeared to Abraham at the oaks of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent during the heat of the day.
The Lord appeared to Abraham at the oaks of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent during the heat of the day.
Genesis 18:2
He looked up, and he saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to meet them, bowed to the ground,
He looked up, and he saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to meet them, bowed to the ground,
Genesis 18:10
The Lord said, “I will certainly come back to you in about a year’s time, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was listening at the entrance of the tent behind him.
The Lord said, “I will certainly come back to you in about a year’s time, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was listening at the entrance of the tent behind him.
Numbers 11:23
The Lord answered Moses, “Is the Lord’s arm weak? Now you will see whether or not what I have promised will happen to you.”
The Lord answered Moses, “Is the Lord’s arm weak? Now you will see whether or not what I have promised will happen to you.”
Deuteronomy 7:21
Don’t be terrified of them, for the Lord your God, a great and awesome God, is among you.
Don’t be terrified of them, for the Lord your God, a great and awesome God, is among you.
Deuteronomy 30:3
then he will restore your fortunes, have compassion on you, and gather you again from all the peoples where the Lord your God has scattered you.
then he will restore your fortunes, have compassion on you, and gather you again from all the peoples where the Lord your God has scattered you.
1 Samuel 14:6
Jonathan said to the attendant who carried his weapons, “Come on, let’s cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will help us. Nothing can keep the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.”
Jonathan said to the attendant who carried his weapons, “Come on, let’s cross over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will help us. Nothing can keep the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.”
2 Kings 4:16
Elisha said, “At this time next year you will have a son in your arms.”
Elisha said, “At this time next year you will have a son in your arms.”
Job 36:5
Yes, God is mighty, but he despises no one;he understands all things.
Yes, God is mighty, but he despises no one;he understands all things.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother,.... Which Gersom understands of committing sodomy with him, on which account he was doubly guilty, partly because of lying with a male, and partly because of uncovering the nakedness of his father's brother; but it rather seems at first sight as if the sense was, that a woman should not marry her father's brother, that is, her uncle, as a man might not marry his aunt, whether by father or mother's side, as in
Leviticus 18:12; but Jarchi directs to a better sense than either, when he asks, what is his nakedness? in answer to which he recites the following clause as explanative of it:
thou shall not approach to his wife; in the use of the bed, as the Targum of Jonathan adds, that is, to lie with her, her husband being living, or to marry her, he being dead:
she [is] thine aunt: even as a father's or mother's sister, only they are aunts by blood, this by marriage or affinity: in the Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan it is, she is the wife of thy father's brother; and as Aben Ezra, she is accounted as thine aunt, and so marriage with her prohibited; and the same holds good of a father's brother's wife, which being not mentioned, the same writer says, we have need of the tradition which expresses that and also of a father's sister's husband; for if marriage with a father's brother's wife is unlawful, then marriage with a father's sister's husband must be so too; for a father's sister's husband stands in the same degree or line of affinity as a father's brother's wife; and it is a sure rule, that in whatsoever degree or line of affinity males are forbid to marry females, in the same females are forbid to marry males.
