‘Cursed is he who lies with† his father’s wife, because he dishonors his father’s bed.’
All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Deuteronomy 27:20 in context
Deuteronomy 27:17–23
17
‘Cursed is he who removes his neighbor’s landmark.’
All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
18
‘Cursed is he who leads the blind astray on the road.’
All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
19
‘Cursed is he who withholds justice from the foreigner, fatherless, and widow.’
All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
20
Selected verse
‘Cursed is he who lies with† his father’s wife, because he dishonors his father’s bed.’
All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
21
‘Cursed is he who lies with any kind of animal.’
All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
22
‘Cursed is he who lies with his sister, his father’s daughter or his mother’s daughter.’
All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
23
‘Cursed is he who lies with his mother-in-law.’
All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’
Source notes
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- i.e., has sexual relations with
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