“‘You shall not take a wife in addition to her sister, to be a rival, to uncover her nakedness, while her sister is still alive.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Leviticus 18:18 in context
Leviticus 18:15–21
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“‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your daughter-in-law. She is your son’s wife. You shall not uncover her nakedness.
16
“‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother’s wife. It is your brother’s nakedness.
17
“‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of a woman and her daughter. You shall not take her son’s daughter, or her daughter’s daughter, to uncover her nakedness. They are near kinswomen. It is wickedness.
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“‘You shall not take a wife in addition to her sister, to be a rival, to uncover her nakedness, while her sister is still alive.
19
“‘You shall not approach a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is impure by her uncleanness.
20
“‘You shall not lie carnally with your neighbor’s wife, and defile yourself with her.
21
“‘You shall not give any of your children as a sacrifice to Molech. You shall not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.
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