Leviticus 20:21

And if a man shall take his brother's wife, it is an unclean thing: he hath uncovered his brother's nakedness; they shall be childless.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 20:21

BSB

If a man marries his brother's wife, it is an act of impurity. He has uncovered the nakedness of his brother; they shall be childless.

AKJV

And if a man shall take his brother's wife, it is an unclean thing: he has uncovered his brother's nakedness; they shall be childless.

CPDV

Whoever will have married his brother's wife has done an unlawful thing; he has uncovered his brother's nakedness. They shall be without children.

ERV

And if a man shall take his brother's wife, it is impurity: he hath uncovered his brother's nakedness; they shall be childless.

NHEB

"'If a man takes his brother's wife, it is an impurity: he has uncovered his brother's nakedness; they shall be childless.

SMT

And a man who shall take his brother's wife, it is uncleanness: he uncovered his brother's nakedness: they shall die childless.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 20:21

AndifamanH376Noun MasculineshalltakeH3947Verbhisbrother'sH251Noun Masculine wifeH802Noun FeminineitisanuncleanthingH5079Noun FemininehehathuncoveredH1540Verbhisbrother'sH251Noun Masculine nakednessH6172Noun FemininetheyshallbechildlessH6185Adjective

Commentary for Leviticus 20:21

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

Overview of Leviticus 20:21

Summary

Brother's wife union produces childlessness

Event

Brother's wife marriage forbidden

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC