Deuteronomy 27:23

23 "Whoever has sexual intercourse with his mother-in-law will be cursed." Then all 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 "Whoever has sexual intercourse with any animal will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.
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.
23 "Whoever has sexual intercourse with his mother-in-law will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.
24 "Whoever kills another person secretly will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.
25 "Whoever accepts money to kill an innocent person will be cursed." Then all the people will say amen.
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