Leviticus 18:20

Moreover thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbour's wife, to defile thyself with her.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 18:20

BSB
You must not lie carnally with your neighbor's wife and thus defile yourself with her.
AKJV
Moreover you shall not lie carnally with your neighbor's wife, to defile yourself with her.
CPDV
You shall not have sexual intercourse with your neighbor's wife, nor shall you be defiled by the mingling of seed.
ERV
And thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbour's wife, to defile thyself with her.
NHEB
"'You shall not lie carnally with your neighbor's wife, and defile yourself with her.
SMT
To thy neighbor's wife thou shalt not give thy effusion of seed to be defiled with her.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 18:20

MoreoverthoushaltnotH5414VerblieH7903Noun FemininecarnallyH2233Noun Masculinewiththyneighbour'sH5997Noun MasculinewifeH802Noun FemininetodefileH2930Verbthyselfwithher

Commentary for Leviticus 18:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 18:20
Summary
Forbid adultery with neighbor's wife
Event
Adultery prohibition declared
Estimated Time Period
c. 1440 BC
Category
Law