Deuteronomy 27:20

20 " "God's curse on anyone who disgraces his father by having intercourse with any of his father's wives.' ¹ "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

Deuteronomy 27:20 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 27:20

Cursed [be] he that lieth with his father's wife
As Reuben did, and which is forbidden ( Leviticus 18:8 ) ; because he uncovereth his father's skirt;
see ( Deuteronomy 22:30 ) ; and all the people shall say Amen;
the tribe of Reuben said this as well as the rest.

Deuteronomy 27:20 In-Context

18 " "God's curse on anyone who leads a blind person in the wrong direction.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

19 " "God's curse on anyone who deprives foreigners, orphans, and widows of their rights.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

20 " "God's curse on anyone who disgraces his father by having intercourse with any of his father's wives.' "And all the people will answer, "Amen!'

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!'

Cross References

• 1. 27.20Leviticus 18.8; 20.11;Deuteronomy 22.30.