Deuteronomy 27:23

23 " "God's curse on anyone who has intercourse with his mother-in-law.' ¹ "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:23 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:23

Cursed [be] he that lieth with his mother in law
See ( Leviticus 18:7 Leviticus 18:8 ) . All these incestuous or brutal copulations may well be supposed to be done in secret: and all the people shall say Amen;
as abhorring such incest.

Deuteronomy 27:23 In-Context

21 " "God's curse on anyone who has sexual relations with an animal.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

22 " "God's curse on anyone who has intercourse with his sister or half sister.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

23 " "God's curse on anyone who has intercourse with his mother-in-law.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

24 " "God's curse on anyone who secretly commits murder.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

25 " "God's curse on anyone who accepts money to murder an innocent person.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

Cross References

• 1. 27.23Leviticus 18.17; 20.14.