📜WEB · Leviticus 18:9
What does Leviticus 18:9 mean?
"“‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your sister, the daughter of your father, or the daughter of your mother, whether born at home, or born abroad."
— Leviticus 18:9 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
“‘None of you shall approach any close relatives, to uncover their nakedness: I am Yahweh.
“‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, nor the nakedness of your mother: she is your mother. You shall not uncover her nakedness.
“‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s wife. It is your father’s nakedness.
“‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your sister, the daughter of your father, or the daughter of your mother, whether born at home, or born abroad.
“‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your son’s daughter, or of your daughter’s daughter, even their nakedness: for theirs is your own nakedness.
“‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s wife’s daughter, conceived by your father, since she is your sister.
“‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s sister: she is your father’s near kinswoman.
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