You are not to uncover the nakedness of your mother’s sister, for she is your mother’s direct relative.
Leviticus 18:14 - Tree of Life Version You are not to uncover the nakedness of your father’s brother by approaching his wife, for she is your aunt. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition You shall not have intercourse with your father's brother's wife; you shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt. American Standard Version (1901) Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt. Common English Bible You will not uncover the nakedness of your father’s brother—that is, you will not approach his wife for sex; she is your aunt. Catholic Public Domain Version You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, nor shall you approach his wife, who is joined to you by affinity. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother: neither shalt thou approach to his wife, who is joined to thee by affinity. |
You are not to uncover the nakedness of your mother’s sister, for she is your mother’s direct relative.
If a man lies with his aunt, he has uncovered his uncle’s nakedness. They should bear their sin, and die childless.