NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon Thou shalt not uncovergalah (gaw-law') to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal the nakedness `ervah (er-vaw') nudity, literally (especially the pudenda) or figuratively (disgrace, blemish) -- nakedness, shame, unclean(-ness). of thy brother's 'ach (awkh) a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like 1) -- another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. wife 'ishshah (ish-shaw') irregular plural, nashiym {naw-sheem'}; a woman it is thy brother's 'ach (awkh) a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like 1) -- another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. nakedness `ervah (er-vaw') nudity, literally (especially the pudenda) or figuratively (disgrace, blemish) -- nakedness, shame, unclean(-ness). Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible 'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother's wife; it is your brother's nakedness. King James Bible Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it is thy brother's nakedness. Holman Christian Standard Bible You are not to have sexual intercourse with your brother's wife; it will shame your brother. International Standard Version "You are not to have sexual relations with your brother's wife. She's the nakedness of your brother. NET Bible You must not have sexual intercourse with your brother's wife; she is your brother's nakedness. GOD'S WORD® Translation Never have sexual intercourse with your sister-in-law. She is your brother's wife. King James 2000 Bible You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother's wife: it is your brother's nakedness. Links Leviticus 18:16Leviticus 18:16 NIV Leviticus 18:16 NLT Leviticus 18:16 ESV Leviticus 18:16 NASB Leviticus 18:16 KJV |
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