Deuteronomy 27:20

Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife; because he uncovereth his father's skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 27:20

BSB
Cursed is he who sleeps with his father's wife, for he has violated his father's marriage bed.' And let all the people say, 'Amen!'
AKJV
Cursed be he that lies with his father's wife; because he uncovers his father's skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.
CPDV
Cursed be he who lies with his father's wife, and so exposes the covering of his bed. And all the people shall say: Amen.
ERV
Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife; because he hath uncovered his father's skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.
NHEB
Cursed is he who lies with his father's wife, because he has uncovered his father's skirt.' All the people shall say, 'Amen.'
SMT
Cursed he lying with his father's wife, for he uncovered his father's wing: and all the people said, Amen.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 27:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 27:20
Summary
Curse on sexual relations with stepmother
Place
Mount Ebal
Event
Curse against sexual transgression
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Curse