Deuteronomy 22:30

A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 22:30

BSB
A man is not to marry his father's wife, so that he will not dishonor his father's marriage bed.
AKJV
A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt.
CPDV
No man shall take his father's wife, nor remove her covering."
ERV
A man shall not take his father's wife, and shall not uncover his father's skirt.
NHEB
A man shall not take his father's wife, and shall not uncover his father's skirt.
SMT
A man shall not take his father's wife and shall not uncover his father's wing.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 22:30

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 22:30
Summary
Prohibition against marrying father's wife
Event
Marital law stated
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400-1200 BC
Category
Law