Deuteronomy 27:23

23 "`Cursed be he that lieth 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 he that lieth with any manner of beast.' And all the people shall say, `Amen.'
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.'
23 "`Cursed be he that lieth with his mother-in-law.' And all the people shall say, `Amen.'
24 "`Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbor secretly.' And all the people shall say, `Amen.'
25 "`Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person.' And all the people shall say, `Amen.'
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