Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’Do not dishonor your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; do not have relations with her. New Living Translation “Do not violate your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; you must not have sexual relations with her. English Standard Version You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, which is the nakedness of your mother; she is your mother, you shall not uncover her nakedness. Berean Standard Bible You must not expose the nakedness of your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; you must not have sexual relations with her. King James Bible The nakedness of thy father, or the nakedness of thy mother, shalt thou not uncover: she is thy mother; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. New King James Version The nakedness of your father or the nakedness of your mother you shall not uncover. She is your mother; you shall not uncover her nakedness. New American Standard Bible You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, that is, the nakedness of your mother. She is your mother; you are not to uncover her nakedness. NASB 1995 ‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, that is, the nakedness of your mother. She is your mother; you are not to uncover her nakedness. NASB 1977 ‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, that is, the nakedness of your mother. She is your mother; you are not to uncover her nakedness. Legacy Standard Bible You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, that is, the nakedness of your mother. She is your mother; you are not to uncover her nakedness. Amplified Bible You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, that is, the nakedness of your mother. She is your mother. You shall not uncover her nakedness. Christian Standard Bible You 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible You are not to shame your father by having sex with your mother. She is your mother; you must not have sexual intercourse with her. American Standard Version The nakedness of thy father, even the nakedness of thy mother, shalt thou not uncover: she is thy mother; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. Contemporary English Version especially your own mother. This would disgrace your father. English Revised Version The nakedness of thy father, even the nakedness of thy mother, shalt thou not uncover: she is thy mother; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Never have sexual intercourse with your mother. She is your own mother. Never have sexual intercourse with her. Good News Translation Do not disgrace your father by having intercourse with your mother. You must not disgrace your own mother. International Standard Version "Neither your father's nakedness nor your mother's nakedness is to be exposed. She's your mother, so you are not to have sexual relations with her. Majority Standard Bible You must not expose the nakedness of your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; you must not have sexual relations with her. NET Bible You must not expose your father's nakedness by having sexual intercourse with your mother. She is your mother; you must not have intercourse with her. New Heart English Bible "'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, nor the nakedness of your mother: she is your mother. You shall not uncover her nakedness. Webster's Bible Translation The nakedness of thy father, or the nakedness of thy mother, shalt thou not uncover: she is thy mother, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. World English Bible “‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, nor the nakedness of your mother: she is your mother. You shall not uncover her nakedness. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou do not uncover the nakedness of your father and the nakedness of your mother, she [is] your mother; you do not uncover her nakedness. Young's Literal Translation The nakedness of thy father and the nakedness of thy mother thou dost not uncover, she is thy mother; thou dost not uncover her nakedness. Smith's Literal Translation The nakedness of thy father, and the nakedness of thy mother thou shalt not uncover: it is thy mother, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father, or the nakedness of thy mother: she is thy mother, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. Catholic Public Domain Version You shall not expose the nakedness of your father, or the nakedness of your mother. She is your mother; you shall not uncover her nakedness. New American Bible You shall not disgrace your father by having intercourse with your mother. She is your own mother; you shall not have intercourse with her. New Revised Standard Version You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, which is the nakedness of your mother; she is your mother, you shall not uncover her nakedness. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall not shame your father by approaching your mother; she is your mother, you shall not uncover her nakedness. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Do not reveal the nakedness of your father or the nakedness of your mother; she is your mother; do not reveal her nakedness. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The nakedness of thy father, and the nakedness of thy mother, shalt thou not uncover: she is thy mother; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father, or the nakedness of thy mother, for she is thy mother; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Unlawful Sexual Relations…6None of you are to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. I am the LORD. 7You must not expose the nakedness of your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; you must not have sexual relations with her. 8You must not have sexual relations with your father’s wife; it would dishonor your father.… Cross References Deuteronomy 27:20 ‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his father’s wife, for he has violated his father’s marriage bed.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ Ezekiel 22:10 In you they have uncovered the nakedness of their fathers; in you they violate women during their menstrual impurity. 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. Deuteronomy 22:30 A man is not to marry his father’s wife, so that he will not dishonor his father’s marriage bed. 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. Genesis 9:22-23 And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father’s nakedness and told his two brothers outside. / Then Shem and Japheth took a garment and placed it across their shoulders, and walking backward, they covered their father’s nakedness. Their faces were turned away so that they did not see their father’s nakedness. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, / not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God; 2 Samuel 13:12-14 “No, my brother!” she cried. “Do not violate me, for such a thing should never be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing! / Where could I ever take my shame? And you would be like one of the fools in Israel! Please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you.” / But Amnon refused to listen to her, and being stronger, he violated her and lay with her. 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. Genesis 35:22 While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons: Romans 1:24-27 Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another. / They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen. / For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. ... 2 Corinthians 12:21 I am afraid that when I come again, my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of their acts of impurity, sexual immorality, and debauchery. Genesis 49:4 Uncontrolled as the waters, you will no longer excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, onto my couch, and defiled it. Ephesians 5:3 But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. 1 Timothy 1:9-10 We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers, / for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching Treasury of Scripture The nakedness of your father, or the nakedness of your mother, shall you not uncover: she is your mother; you shall not uncover her nakedness. Leviticus 20:11 And the man that lieth with his father's wife hath uncovered his father's nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them. Ezekiel 22:10 In thee have they discovered their fathers' nakedness: in thee have they humbled her that was set apart for pollution. Jump to Previous Dishonor Mother Nakedness Relations Sex SexualJump to Next Dishonor Mother Nakedness Relations Sex SexualLeviticus 18 1. Unlawful marriages and unlawful lustsYou must not expose the nakedness of your father This phrase refers to the prohibition against uncovering the nakedness of one's father, which is a euphemism for engaging in sexual relations with one's mother. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such actions were considered a grave violation of family honor and social order. The phrase underscores the importance of respecting parental authority and maintaining the sanctity of the family unit. This commandment is part of a broader set of laws in Leviticus that aim to distinguish the Israelites from the surrounding nations, who often engaged in practices deemed immoral by biblical standards. by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; you must not have sexual relations with her. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God to instruct the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, to whom the laws in Leviticus were given as a guide for holy living. 3. Canaan The land where the Israelites were headed, which was inhabited by people whose practices God wanted the Israelites to avoid. 4. God The divine lawgiver who establishes moral and ethical boundaries for His people. 5. Family Structure The focus of this verse is on maintaining the sanctity and respect within the family unit. Teaching Points Sanctity of FamilyThe family is a sacred institution established by God, and maintaining its purity is crucial for societal stability. Respect for Parents Honoring parents is a fundamental biblical principle that extends beyond mere obedience to include respect for their roles and relationships. Boundaries in Relationships God sets clear boundaries to protect individuals and families from the destructive consequences of sin. Holiness and Distinction As God's people, we are called to live distinctively, avoiding the practices of surrounding cultures that contradict God's commands. Consequences of Sin Violating God's laws, especially in family matters, leads to personal and communal harm, emphasizing the need for adherence to His statutes.(7) The nakedness of thy father, or the nakedness of thy mother.--The rendering of the Authorised Version is based upon the interpretation which obtained during the second Temple, according to which this injunction is addressed both to the daughter and the son. The daughter must not marry or have commerce with the father, nor the son with the mother. Hence the Chaldee Version of Jonathan translates it "the woman shall not lie with her father, and the man shall not lie with his mother." Accordingly the case here contemplated is that of Lot's daughters (Genesis 19:31-38). This passage may, however, be translated literally, the nakedness of thy father, and the nakedness of thy mother shalt thou not uncover. That is, they being both one flesh, the nakedness of the one is the nakedness of the other. Amongst the Persians and other eastern nations, marriage between son and mother was allowed.Verses 7, 8. - Incest with a stepmother is placed next after that with a mother. On account of the unity caused by marriage ("they shall be one flesh," Genesis 2:24), the stepmother's nakedness is the father's nakedness. The tie of affinity is thus declared to be similar in its effects to the tie of consanguinity. Reuben's sin, by which he forfeited his birthright, is connected with this offense, but is of a more heinous character, as his father was alive at the time of his transgression (Genesis 49:4). It is one of the sins which Ezekiel enumerates as those which brought the judgment of God on Israel (Ezekiel 22:10). "That one should have his father's wife" is declared by St. Paul to be "such fornication as is not named among the Gentiles," and to call for the excommunication of the offender (1 Corinthians 5:1-5). Adonijah's marriage with Abishag, so strongly resented by Solomon on political grounds, is not denounced as morally reprehensible, probably because Abishag was not the wife of David in such a way as to cause the marriage with his son to be abominable in the eye of the law (cf. 1 Kings 1:4 with Amos 2:7). Absalom's" going in unto his father's concubines" was regarded as the final act which made reconciliation with his father impossible (2 Samuel 16:22; 2 Samuel 20:3). The history of the Church has shown that marriage with the stepmother has had to be again and again prohibited by Council after Council (see Smith and Cheetham's 'Dictionary of Antiquities,' s.v. 'Prohibited Degrees'). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You must notלֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no expose the nakedness עֶרְוַ֥ת (‘er·waṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6172: Nakedness of your father אָבִ֛יךָ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father by having sexual relations with תְגַלֵּ֑ה (ṯə·ḡal·lêh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal your mother. אִמְּךָ֖ (’im·mə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) She הִ֔וא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is your mother; אִמְּךָ֣ (’im·mə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) you must not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no have sexual relations with תְגַלֶּ֖ה (ṯə·ḡal·leh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal her. עֶרְוָתָֽהּ׃ (‘er·wā·ṯāh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 6172: Nakedness Links Leviticus 18:7 NIVLeviticus 18:7 NLT Leviticus 18:7 ESV Leviticus 18:7 NASB Leviticus 18:7 KJV Leviticus 18:7 BibleApps.com Leviticus 18:7 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 18:7 Chinese Bible Leviticus 18:7 French Bible Leviticus 18:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 18:7 You shall not uncover the nakedness (Le Lv Lev.) |
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