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Leviticus 18:16
“‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother’s wife. It is your brother’s nakedness.
Leviticus 18:16 · World English Bible
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Leviticus 18:16 in other translations
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it is thy brother's nakedness.
You must not have sexual relations with your brother’s wife; that would shame your brother.
"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother's wife: it is your brother's nakedness.
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In context
13 “‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your mother’s sister, for she is your mother’s near kinswoman.
14 “‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s brother. You shall not approach his wife. She is your aunt.
15 “‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your daughter-in-law. She is your son’s wife. You shall not uncover her nakedness.
16 “‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother’s wife. It is your brother’s nakedness.
17 “‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of a woman and her daughter. You shall not take her son’s daughter, or her daughter’s daughter, to uncover her nakedness. They are near kinswomen. It is wickedness.
18 “‘You shall not take a wife in addition to her sister, to be a rival, to uncover her nakedness, while her sister is still alive.
19 “‘You shall not approach a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is impure by her uncleanness.
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