Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’Do not have sexual relations with your father’s sister; she is your father’s close relative. New Living Translation “Do not have sexual relations with your father’s sister, for she is your father’s close relative. English Standard Version You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s sister; she is your father’s relative. Berean Standard Bible You must not have sexual relations with your father’s sister; she is your father’s close relative. King James Bible Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: she is thy father's near kinswoman. New King James Version You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s sister; she is near of kin to your father. New American Standard Bible You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s sister; she is your father’s blood relative. NASB 1995 ‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s sister; she is your father’s blood relative. NASB 1977 ‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s sister; she is your father’s blood relative. Legacy Standard Bible You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s sister; she is your father’s blood relative. Amplified Bible You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s sister; she is your father’s blood relative. Christian Standard Bible You are not to have sexual intercourse with your father’s sister; she is your father’s close relative. Holman Christian Standard Bible You are not to have sexual intercourse with your father’s sister; she is your father’s close relative. American Standard Version Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: she is thy father's near kinswoman. English Revised Version Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: she is thy father's near kinswoman. GOD'S WORD® Translation Never have sexual intercourse with your father's sister. She is your paternal aunt. International Standard Version "You are not to have sexual relations with your father's sister. She's your father's near blood relative. Majority Standard Bible You must not have sexual relations with your father?s sister; she is your father?s close relative. NET Bible You must not have sexual intercourse with your father's sister; she is your father's flesh. New Heart English Bible "'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's sister: she is your father's flesh. Webster's Bible Translation Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: she is thy father's near kinswoman. World English Bible “‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s sister. She is your father’s near kinswoman. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou do not uncover the nakedness of a sister of your father; she [is] a relation of your father. Young's Literal Translation The nakedness of a sister of thy father thou dost not uncover; she is a relation of thy father. Smith's Literal Translation The nakedness of thy father's sister, thou shalt not uncover: she is thy father's remainder. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: because she is the flesh of thy father. Catholic Public Domain Version You shall not expose the nakedness of your father’s sister; for she is the flesh of your father. New American Bible You shall not have intercourse with your father’s sister, since she is your father’s relative. New Revised Standard Version You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s sister; she is your father’s flesh. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall not approach your father's sister, she is your father's near kinswoman. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Do not uncover the nakedness of the sister of your father, for she is the close relative of your father. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: she is thy father's near kinswoman. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister, for she is near akin to thy father. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Unlawful Sexual Relations…11You must not have sexual relations with the daughter of your father’s wife, born to your father; she is your sister. 12You must not have sexual relations with your father’s sister; she is your father’s close relative. 13You must not have sexual relations with your mother’s sister, for she is your mother’s close relative.… Cross References Leviticus 20:19 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. Deuteronomy 27:22 ‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ Ezekiel 22:11 One man commits an abomination with his neighbor’s wife; another wickedly defiles his daughter-in-law; and yet another violates his sister, his own father’s daughter. Genesis 20:12 Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father—though not the daughter of my mother—and she became my wife. Genesis 29:13-14 When Laban heard the news about his sister’s son Jacob, he ran out to meet him. He embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his home, where Jacob told him all that had happened. / Then Laban declared, “You are indeed my own flesh and blood.” After Jacob had stayed with him a month, Genesis 24:60 And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, “Our sister, may you become the mother of thousands upon thousands. May your offspring possess the gates of their enemies.” Genesis 28:2 “Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. Genesis 31:13 I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed the pillar and made a solemn vow to Me. Now get up, leave this land at once, and return to your native land.’” Genesis 35:9-12 After Jacob had returned from Paddan-aram, God appeared to him again and blessed him. / And God said to him, “Though your name is Jacob, you will no longer be called Jacob. Instead, your name will be Israel.” So God named him Israel. / And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. ... Genesis 46:15 These are the sons of Leah born to Jacob in Paddan-aram, in addition to his daughter Dinah. The total number of sons and daughters was thirty-three. 1 Corinthians 5:1 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife. 1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. 1 Corinthians 10:8 We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. Romans 1:26-27 For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. / Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. Romans 13:13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Treasury of Scripture You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's sister: she is your father's near kinswoman. Leviticus 20:19 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. Exodus 6:20 And Amram took him Jochebed his father's sister to wife; and she bare him Aaron and Moses: and the years of the life of Amram were an hundred and thirty and seven years. Jump to Previous Blood Close Connection Father's Kinswoman Nakedness Relation Relations Relative Sex Sexual SisterJump to Next Blood Close Connection Father's Kinswoman Nakedness Relation Relations Relative Sex Sexual SisterLeviticus 18 1. Unlawful marriages and unlawful lustsYou must not have sexual relations This phrase is a direct command, emphasizing the prohibition of certain sexual behaviors. The Hebrew root for "sexual relations" is "גָּלָה עֶרְוָה" (galah ervah), which literally means "to uncover nakedness." This expression is a euphemism for engaging in sexual activity, and it underscores the sanctity and boundaries God established for sexual conduct. In the ancient Near Eastern context, sexual relations were not merely personal acts but had communal and spiritual implications. This command reflects God's desire for His people to live in holiness and purity, setting them apart from the surrounding nations whose practices often included incestuous relationships. with your father’s sister she is your father’s close relative Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai and communicated them to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God to whom these laws were given, as they were being formed into a distinct nation with a unique identity. 3. Canaan The land where the Israelites were headed, which was inhabited by people whose practices God wanted the Israelites to avoid. 4. Father’s Sister (Aunt) The specific relative mentioned in this verse, highlighting the importance of maintaining family boundaries and respect. 5. Holiness Code A section within Leviticus (chapters 17-26) that outlines laws intended to set the Israelites apart as holy. Teaching Points Respect for Family BoundariesThis commandment underscores the importance of maintaining clear and respectful boundaries within the family unit. It teaches us to honor and protect familial relationships. Holiness and Distinction The laws in Leviticus, including this one, were given to set the Israelites apart from the surrounding nations. As Christians, we are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness and distinctiveness. Sexual Purity This verse is part of a broader biblical mandate for sexual purity. It reminds us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we are to honor God with our bodies. Cultural Influence The Israelites were warned against adopting the practices of the Canaanites. Similarly, Christians today must be vigilant against cultural influences that contradict biblical values. Generational Impact The observance or neglect of God's commands can have lasting effects on families and communities. Upholding God's standards can lead to blessings for future generations.(12) Thy father's sister.--According to the law which obtained in the time of Christ this prohibition not only extended to the father's half-sisters, but even when they were begotten by the grandfather illegitimately. It is remarkable that Moses himself was the offspring of such an alliance, since his father Amram married his own aunt Jochebed, who was the sister of his father. (See Exodus 6:20.)Verses 12-15. - Fifthly, incest with a paternal or maternal aunt is forbidden; sixthly, with an aunt by marriage; seventhly, with a daughter-in-law. The last of these finds its place in Ezekiel's catalogue of abominations (Ezekiel 22:11; cf. Genesis 28:18, 26). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You must notלֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no have sexual relations with עֶרְוַ֥ת (‘er·waṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6172: Nakedness your father’s אָבִ֖יךָ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father sister; אֲחוֹת־ (’ă·ḥō·wṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister she הִֽוא׃ (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is your father’s אָבִ֖יךָ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father close relative. שְׁאֵ֥ר (šə·’êr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7607: Flesh, as living, for, food, food of any kind, kindred by blood Links Leviticus 18:12 NIVLeviticus 18:12 NLT Leviticus 18:12 ESV Leviticus 18:12 NASB Leviticus 18:12 KJV Leviticus 18:12 BibleApps.com Leviticus 18:12 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 18:12 Chinese Bible Leviticus 18:12 French Bible Leviticus 18:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 18:12 You shall not uncover the nakedness (Le Lv Lev.) |
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