Parallel Verses New International Version "'Do not dishonor your father's brother by approaching his wife to have sexual relations; she is your aunt. King James Bible Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt. Darby Bible Translation The nakedness of thy father's brother shalt thou not uncover; thou shalt not approach his wife: she is thine aunt. World English Bible "'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, you shall not approach his wife: she is your aunt. Young's Literal Translation The nakedness of thy father's brother thou dost not uncover; unto his wife thou dost not draw near; she is thine aunt. Leviticus 18:14 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleAny that is near of kin - כל שאר בשרו col shear besaro, any remnant of his flesh, i.e., to any particularly allied to his own family, the prohibited degrees in which are specified from the 7th to the 17th verse (Leviticus 18:7-17) inclusive. Notwithstanding the prohibitions here, it must be evident that in the infancy of the world, persons very near of kin must have been joined in matrimonial alliances; and that even brothers must have matched with their own sisters. This must have been the case in the family of Adam. In these first instances necessity required this; when this necessity no longer existed, the thing became inexpedient and improper for two reasons: 1. That the duties owing by nature to relatives might not be confounded with those of a social or political kind; for could a man be a brother and a husband, a son and a husband, at the same time, and fulfill the duties of both? Impossible. 2. That by intermarrying with other families, the bonds of social compact might be strengthened and extended, so that the love of our neighbor, etc., might at once be felt to be not only a maxim of sound policy, but also a very practicable and easy duty; and thus feuds, divisions, and wars be prevented. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Library General Character of Christians. "And they that are Christ's have crucified the Flesh, with the Affections and Lusts." St. Paul is supposed to have been the first herald of gospel grace to the Galatians; and they appear to have rejoiced at the glad tidings, and to have received the bearer with much respect. But after his departure, certain judaizing teachers went among them, and labored but too successfully, to alienate their affections from him, and turn them form the simplicity of the gospel. The malice and errors of those deceitful … Andrew Lee et al—Sermons on Various Important Subjects Epistle Lxiv. To Augustine, Bishop of the Angli . Cross References Leviticus 18:13 "'Do not have sexual relations with your mother's sister, because she is your mother's close relative. Leviticus 20:20 "'If a man has sexual relations with his aunt, he has dishonored his uncle. They will be held responsible; they will die childless. Jump to Previous Approach Approaching Aunt Dishonor Draw Family Fathers Father's Nakedness Relations Sex Sexual WifeJump to Next Approach Approaching Aunt Dishonor Draw Family Fathers Father's Nakedness Relations Sex Sexual WifeLinks Leviticus 18:14 NIVLeviticus 18:14 NLT Leviticus 18:14 ESV Leviticus 18:14 NASB Leviticus 18:14 KJV Leviticus 18:14 Bible Apps Leviticus 18:14 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 18:14 Chinese Bible Leviticus 18:14 French Bible Leviticus 18:14 German Bible Leviticus 18:14 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |