Deuteronomy 27:22

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!”

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Deuteronomy 27:22 in Other Translations

KJV

22 Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

ESV

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.'

NLT

22 ‘Cursed is anyone who has sexual intercourse with his sister, whether she is the daughter of his father or his mother.’ And all the people will reply, ‘Amen.’

MSG

22 God's curse on anyone who has sex with his sister, the daughter of his father or mother. All respond: Yes. Absolutely.

CSB

22 'Cursed is the one who sleeps with his sister, whether his father's daughter or his mother's daughter.' And all the people will 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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Deuteronomy 27:22 In-Context

20 “Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his father’s wife, for he dishonors his father’s bed.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”

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!”

Cross References 1

1. S Leviticus 18:9; Leviticus 20:17