Deuteronomy 27:23

23 ¹“‘Cursed be anyone who lies with his mother-in-law. ’ And all the people shall 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 be anyone who lies with any kind of animal. ’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen. ’

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. ’

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

24 “‘Cursed be anyone who strikes down his neighbor in secret. ’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen. ’

25 “‘Cursed be anyone who takes a bribe to shed innocent blood. ’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen. ’

Cross References

• 1. 27:23 Lev. 18:17; 20:14