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20 As for[a] a man who lies with his aunt, he has exposed his uncle’s nakedness—they shall bear their sin; they shall die childless. 21 As for[b] a man who marries his brother’s wife, it is an abomination; he has exposed his brother’s nakedness—they shall be childless.

You Shall Be Holy

22 “‘And you shall keep all my statutes and all my regulations, and you shall do them, so that[c] the land, to which I am bringing you to inhabit it, shall not vomit you out.

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Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 20:20 Or “And”
  2. Leviticus 20:21 Or “And”
  3. Leviticus 20:22 Or “and”

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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