Leviticus 18:18

Neither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 18:18

BSB
You must not take your wife's sister as a rival wife and have sexual relations with her while your wife is still alive.
AKJV
Neither shall you take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time.
CPDV
You shall not take your wife's sister as a rival mistress; nor shall you uncover her nakedness, while your wife is still living.
ERV
And thou shalt not take a woman to her sister, to be a rival to her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time.
NHEB
"'You shall not take a wife to her sister, to be a rival, to uncover her nakedness, while her sister is yet alive.
SMT
And a wife to her sister thou shalt not take to press to uncover her nakedness with her, in her living.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 18:18

NeithershaltthoutakeH3947VerbawifeH802Noun FemininetohersisterH269Noun FemininetovexH6887VerbhertouncoverH1540VerbhernakednessH6172Noun FemininebesidetheotherinherlifeH2416time

Commentary for Leviticus 18:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 18:18
Summary
Forbid taking wife's sister simultaneously
Event
Sister marriage prohibition stated
Estimated Time Period
c. 1440 BC
Category
Law