📜WEB · Deuteronomy 27:22

What does Deuteronomy 27:22 mean?

"‘Cursed is he who lies with his sister, his father’s daughter or his mother’s daughter.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’"

— Deuteronomy 27:22 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

19

‘Cursed is he who withholds justice from the foreigner, fatherless, and widow.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

20

‘Cursed is he who lies with his father’s wife, because he dishonors his father’s bed.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

21

‘Cursed is he who lies with any kind of animal.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

22

‘Cursed is he who lies with his sister, his father’s daughter or his mother’s daughter.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

23

‘Cursed is he who lies with his mother-in-law.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

24

‘Cursed is he who secretly kills his neighbor.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

25

‘Cursed is he who takes a bribe to kill an innocent person.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

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