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Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
the Week of Proper 13 / Ordinary 18
the Week of Proper 13 / Ordinary 18
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New Century Version
Leviticus 18:14
You must not have sexual relations with the wife of your father's brother, because this would shame him. 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 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.
Christian Standard Bible®
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.
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.
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 must never have sexual relations with your close relatives. I am the Lord . 7 "‘You must not shame your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; do not have sexual relations with her. 8 You must not have sexual relations with your father's wife; that would shame your father. 9 "‘You must not have sexual relations with your sister, either the daughter of your father or your mother. It doesn't matter if she was born in your house or somewhere else. 10 "‘You must not have sexual relations with your son's daughter or your daughter's daughter; that would bring shame on you. 11 "‘If your father and his wife have a daughter, she is your sister. You must not have sexual relations with her. 12 "‘You must not have sexual relations with your father's sister; she is your father's close relative. 13 You must not have sexual relations with your mother's sister; she is your mother's close relative. 14 You must not have sexual relations with the wife of your father's brother, because this would shame him. She is your aunt. 15 "‘You must not have sexual relations with your daughter-in-law; she is your son's wife. Do not have sexual relations with her.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Leviticus 20:20
Cross-References
Genesis 17:21
But I will make my agreement with Isaac, the son whom Sarah will have at this same time next year."
But I will make my agreement with Isaac, the son whom Sarah will have at this same time next year."
Genesis 18:1
Later, the Lord again appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre. Abraham was sitting at the entrance of his tent during the hottest part of the day.
Later, the Lord again appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre. Abraham was sitting at the entrance of his tent during the hottest part of the day.
Genesis 18:2
He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When Abraham saw them, he ran from his tent to meet them. He bowed facedown on the ground before them
He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When Abraham saw them, he ran from his tent to meet them. He bowed facedown on the ground before them
Genesis 18:10
Then the Lord said, "I will certainly return to you about this time a year from now. At that time your wife Sarah will have a son." Sarah was listening at the entrance of the tent which was behind him.
Then the Lord said, "I will certainly return to you about this time a year from now. At that time your wife Sarah will have a son." Sarah was listening at the entrance of the tent which was behind him.
Numbers 11:23
But the Lord said to Moses, "Do you think I'm weak? Now you will see if I can do what I say."
But the Lord said to Moses, "Do you think I'm weak? Now you will see if I can do what I say."
Deuteronomy 7:21
Don't be afraid of them, because the Lord your God is with you; he is a great God and people are afraid of him.
Don't be afraid of them, because the Lord your God is with you; he is a great God and people are afraid of him.
Deuteronomy 30:3
Then the Lord your God will give you back your freedom. He will feel sorry for you, and he will bring you back again from the nations where he scattered you.
Then the Lord your God will give you back your freedom. He will feel sorry for you, and he will bring you back again from the nations where he scattered you.
1 Samuel 14:6
Jonathan said to his officer who carried his armor, "Come. Let's go to the camp of those men who are not circumcised. Maybe the Lord will help us. The Lord can give us victory if we have many people, or just a few."
Jonathan said to his officer who carried his armor, "Come. Let's go to the camp of those men who are not circumcised. Maybe the Lord will help us. The Lord can give us victory if we have many people, or just a few."
2 Kings 4:16
Then Elisha said, "About this time next year, you will hold a son in your arms." The woman said, "No, master, man of God, don't lie to me, your servant!"
Then Elisha said, "About this time next year, you will hold a son in your arms." The woman said, "No, master, man of God, don't lie to me, your servant!"
Job 36:5
"God is powerful, but he does not hate people; he is powerful and sure of what he wants to do.
"God is powerful, but he does not hate people; he is powerful and sure of what he wants to do.
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.
