Leviticus 18:9
The Scripture
(9) The nakedness of thy sister, the daughter of thy father, or daughter of thy mother, whether she be born at home, or born abroad, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover.
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 20:17Deuteronomy 27:22II Samuel 13:11II Samuel 13:12II Samuel 13:13II Samuel 13:14Ezekiel 22:11
Related verses (shared words)
Luke 12:53Leviticus 18:17Leviticus 20:17Leviticus 18:10Leviticus 18:7Leviticus 18:11