Leviticus 20:19

KJV

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.

— Leviticus 20:19, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Leviticus Chapter 20 connects to 4 cross-references. Penalties for offenses are specified: those who give children to Molech or consult mediums are to be put to death; cursing one's parents or committing certain sexual offenses carries the death penalty. The chapter reiterates the call to holiness, distinguishing …

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Other Translations

ASV

And thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother’s sister, nor of thy father’s sister; for he hath made naked his near kin: they shall bear their iniquity.

YLT

`And the nakedness of thy mother's sister, and of thy father's sister, thou dost not uncover; because his relation he hath made bare; their iniquity they bear.

BBE

And you may not have sex connection with your mother's sister or your father's sister, for they are his near relations: their sin will be on them.

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