Leviticus 18:14
What does Leviticus 18:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Leviticus 18:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949You may not have sex relations with the wife of your father's brother, for she is of your family;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`The nakedness of thy father's brother thou dost not uncover; unto his wife thou dost not draw near; she <FI>is<Fi> thine aunt.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother: neither shalt thou approach to his wife, who is joined to thee by affinity.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The nakedness of thy father's brother shalt thou not uncover; thou shalt not approach his wife: she is thine aunt.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Leviticus 20:20
And if a man shall lie with his uncle’s wife, he hath uncovered his uncle’s nakedness: they shall bear their sin; they shall die childless.
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