Deuteronomy 27:23

23 “Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his mother-in-law.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

Deuteronomy 27:23 in Other Translations

23 Cursed be he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen.

23 "'Cursed be anyone who lies with his mother-in-law.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'

23 ‘Cursed is anyone who has sexual intercourse with his mother-in-law.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

23 God's curse on anyone who has sex with his mother-in-law. All respond: Yes. Absolutely.

23 Cursed be he that lieth with his mother-in-law. And all the people shall say, Amen.

23 "Whoever has sexual intercourse with his mother-in-law will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.

23 'Cursed is the one who sleeps with his mother-in-law.' And all the people will say, 'Amen!'

23 "May any man who has sex with his mother-in-law be under the LORD's curse." Then all of the people will say, "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 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!”

25 “Cursed is anyone who accepts a bribe to kill an innocent person.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

Cross References

• 1. S Leviticus 20:14