Leviticus 18:15
The Scripture
(15) Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy daughter in law: she is thy son's wife; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Leviticus 18 records God's command that Israel must not commit sexual immorality, including adultery, lewdness, or sexual relations with animals, and it forbids sexual acts with a virgin's body. It also lists other prohibited sexual behaviors such as having sexual intercourse with a corpse or a dead animal, and it commands that any violation be punished with death. The chapter emphasizes the holiness of sexual purity and the seriousness of sexual sins.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Leviticus 20:12Genesis 38:18Genesis 38:19Genesis 38:26Ezekiel 22:11
Related verses (shared words)
Leviticus 18:17Leviticus 18:7Leviticus 18:10Leviticus 18:9Leviticus 20:17Leviticus 18:11