Deuteronomy 27:22

22 "'Cursed be he who lies with his sister, whether the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother.' And all the people shall 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 be he who lies with his father's wife, because he has uncovered her who is his father's.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
21 "'Cursed be he who lies with any kind of beast.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
22 "'Cursed be he 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 he who lies with his mother-in-law.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
24 "'Cursed be he who slays his neighbor in secret.' And all the people shall say, 'Amen.'
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