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18 “If a man has sexual relations with a woman during her monthly time of bleeding, both the woman and the man must be separated from their people. They sinned because they exposed her source of blood.

19 “You must not have sexual relations with[a] your mother’s sister or your father’s sister. That is a sin of incest.[b] You must be punished for your sins.[c]

20 “A man must not have sexual relations with his uncle’s wife. It would be like having sexual relations with his uncle. That man and his uncle’s wife will be punished for their sins. They will die without children.[d]

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Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 20:19 have sexual relations with Literally, “uncover the nakedness of.” Also in verse 21.
  2. Leviticus 20:19 incest Having sexual relations with a close relative.
  3. Leviticus 20:19 You … sins Literally, “You will carry your guilt.”
  4. Leviticus 20:20 That man … children Literally, “They must bear their childlessness. They will die.”

18 “‘If a man has sexual relations with a woman during her monthly period,(A) he has exposed the source of her flow, and she has also uncovered it. Both of them are to be cut off from their people.(B)

19 “‘Do not have sexual relations with the sister of either your mother or your father,(C) for that would dishonor a close relative; both of you would be held responsible.

20 “‘If a man has sexual relations with his aunt,(D) he has dishonored his uncle. They will be held responsible; they will die childless.(E)

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