Deuteronomy 27:22

22 Cursed is he that sleepeth with his sister, the daughter of his father, either 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 is (he) that sleepeth with his father's wife, and showeth the private(s) of his bed; and all the people shall say, Amen!
21 Cursed is he that sleepeth with any beast; and all the people shall say, Amen!
22 Cursed is he that sleepeth with his sister, the daughter of his father, either of his mother; and all the people shall say, Amen!
23 Cursed is he that sleepeth with his wife's mother; and all the people shall say, Amen!
24 Cursed is he that slayeth privily his neighbour; and all the people shall say, Amen! (Cursed is anyone who secretly killeth his neighbour; and all the people shall say, Amen!) Cursed is he that sleepeth with his neighbour's wife; and all the people shall say, Amen!
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