Deuteronomy 27:23

23 ‘Cursed is anyone who has sexual intercourse with his mother-in-law.’ And all the people will reply, ‘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 ‘Cursed is anyone who has sexual intercourse with an animal.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’
22 ‘Cursed is anyone who has sexual intercourse with his sister, whether she is the daughter of his father or his mother.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’
23 ‘Cursed is anyone who has sexual intercourse with his mother-in-law.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’
24 ‘Cursed is anyone who attacks a neighbor in secret.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’
25 ‘Cursed is anyone who accepts payment to kill an innocent person.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’
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