Leviticus 20:20-22
Easy-to-Read Version
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.[a]
21 “It is wrong for a man to take his brother’s wife. It would be like having sexual relations with his brother! They will have no children.
22 “You must remember all my laws and rules. And you must obey them. I am leading you to your land. You will live in that country. If you obey my laws and rules, that land will not vomit you out.
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- Leviticus 20:20 That man … children Literally, “They must bear their childlessness. They will die.”
Leviticus 20:20-22
New International Version
20 “‘If a man has sexual relations with his aunt,(A) he has dishonored his uncle. They will be held responsible; they will die childless.(B)
21 “‘If a man marries his brother’s wife,(C) it is an act of impurity; he has dishonored his brother. They will be childless.(D)
22 “‘Keep all my decrees and laws(E) and follow them, so that the land(F) where I am bringing you to live may not vomit you out.
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