Leviticus 18:22

Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 18:22

BSB
You must not lie with a man as with a woman; that is an abomination.
AKJV
You shall not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.
CPDV
You shall not commit sexual acts with a male, in place of sexual intercourse with a female, for this is an abomination.
ERV
Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.
NHEB
"'You shall not have sexual relations with a male, as with a woman. That is detestable.
SMT
And with a male thou shalt not lie on a woman's bed: it is abomination.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 18:22

ThoushaltnotlieH7901VerbwithmankindH2145aswithH4904Noun MasculinewomankindH802Noun FeminineitisabominationH8441Noun Feminine

Commentary for Leviticus 18:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 18:22
Summary
Forbid male-to-male sexual relations
Event
Homosexual behavior prohibited
Estimated Time Period
c. 1440 BC
Category
Law