Leviticus 20:20

And if a man shall lie with his uncle's wife, he hath uncovered his uncle's nakedness: they shall bear their sin; they shall die childless.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 20:20

BSB

If a man lies with his uncle's wife, he has uncovered the nakedness of his uncle. They will bear their sin; they shall die childless.

AKJV

And if a man shall lie with his uncle's wife, he has uncovered his uncle's nakedness: they shall bear their sin; they shall die childless.

CPDV

If any man has had sexual intercourse with the wife of his paternal or maternal uncle, and he has uncovered the shame of his close relative, both shall bear their sin. They shall die without children.

ERV

And if a man shall lie with his uncle's wife, he hath uncovered his uncle's nakedness: they shall bear their sin; they shall die childless.

NHEB

If a man lies with his uncle's wife, he has uncovered his uncle's nakedness: they shall bear their sin; they shall die childless.

SMT

And a man who shall lie with his aunt, uncovered the nakedness of his uncle: they shall bear their sin: they shall die childless.

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

AndifamanH376Noun MasculineshalllieH7901Verbwithhisuncle'swifeH1733Noun FemininehehathuncoveredH1540Verbhisuncle'sH1730Noun Masculine nakednessH6172Noun FemininetheyshallbearH5375VerbtheirsinH2399Noun MasculinetheyshalldieH4191Verb childlessH6185Adjective

Commentary for Leviticus 20:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Leviticus 20:20

Summary

Uncle's wife relations result in childlessness

Event

Uncle's wife relation penalized

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC