Deuteronomy 27:22

22 “Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

Deuteronomy 27:22 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
22 Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.
English Standard Version (ESV)
22 "'Cursed be anyone who lies with his sister, whether the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
New Living Translation (NLT)
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.’
The Message Bible (MSG)
22 God's curse on anyone who has sex with his sister, the daughter of his father or mother. All respond: Yes. Absolutely.
American Standard Version (ASV)
22 Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
22 "Whoever has sexual intercourse with his sister, his father's daughter, or his mother's daughter will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
22 'Cursed is the one who sleeps with his sister, whether his father's daughter or his mother's daughter.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
22 "May any man who has sex with his sister be under the LORD's curse. It doesn't matter whether she is his full sister or his half sister." Then all of the people will say, "Amen!"

Deuteronomy 27:22 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:22

Cursed [be] he that lieth with his sister
Which is forbid, ( Leviticus 18:9 ) ; the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother;
whether his sister by father or mother's side: and all the people shall say Amen;
detesting such uncleanness.

Deuteronomy 27:22 In-Context

20 “Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his father’s wife, for he dishonors his father’s bed.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”
21 “Cursed is anyone who has sexual relations with any animal.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”
22 “Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”
23 “Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his mother-in-law.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”
24 “Cursed is anyone who kills their neighbor secretly.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Leviticus 18:9; Leviticus 20:17
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