Strong's Lexicon You must not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's Hebrew 3808: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) have sexual relations with עֶרְוַ֥ת (‘er·waṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 6172: 1) nakedness, nudity, shame, pudenda 1a) pudenda (implying shameful exposure) 1b) nakedness of a thing, indecency, improper behaviour 1c) exposed, undefended (fig.) תְגַלֵּ֑ה (ṯə·ḡal·lêh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1540: 1) to uncover, remove 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to uncover 1a2) to remove, depart 1a3) to go into exile 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) (reflexive) 1b1a) to uncover oneself 1b1b) to discover or show oneself 1b1c) to reveal himself (of God) 1b2) (passive) 1b2a) to be uncovered 1b2b) to be disclosed, be discovered 1b2c) to be revealed 1b3) to be removed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to uncover (nakedness) 1c1a) nakedness 1c1b) general 1c2) to disclose, discover, lay bare 1c3) to make known, show, reveal 1d) (Pual) to be uncovered 1e) (Hiphil) to carry away into exile, take into exile 1f) (Hophal) to be taken into exile 1g) (Hithpael) 1g1) to be uncovered 1g2) to reveal oneself your brother’s אָחִ֖יךָ (’ā·ḥî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 251: 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance wife; אֵֽשֶׁת־ (’ê·šeṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 802: 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun) that הִֽוא׃ (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 1931: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article) would shame עֶרְוַ֥ת (‘er·waṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 6172: 1) nakedness, nudity, shame, pudenda 1a) pudenda (implying shameful exposure) 1b) nakedness of a thing, indecency, improper behaviour 1c) exposed, undefended (fig.) your brother. אָחִ֖יךָ (’ā·ḥî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 251: 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleYou must not have sexual relations with your brother’s wife; that would shame your brother. Young's Literal Translation ‘The nakedness of thy brother’s wife thou dost not uncover; 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. 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. Parallel Verses New International Version "'Do not have sexual relations with your brother's wife; that would dishonor your brother. New Living Translation "Do not have sexual relations with your brother's wife, for this would violate your brother. English Standard Version You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother’s wife; it is your brother’s nakedness. 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. American Standard Version Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it is thy brother's nakedness. English Revised Version Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it is thy brother's nakedness. Young's Literal Translation The nakedness of thy brother's wife thou dost not uncover; it is thy brother's nakedness. Cross References Matthew 14:4 For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. Leviticus 20:21 And if a man shall take his brother's wife, it is an unclean thing: he hath uncovered his brother's nakedness; they shall be childless. Leviticus 1:1 And the LORD called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying, Leviticus 18:15 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy daughter in law: she is thy son's wife; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. Leviticus 18:14 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt. Leviticus 18:13 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother's sister: for she is thy mother's near kinswoman. Leviticus 18:17 Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of a woman and her daughter, neither shalt thou take her son's daughter, or her daughter's daughter, to uncover her nakedness; for they are her near kinswomen: it is wickedness. Leviticus 18:18 Neither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time. Leviticus 18:19 Also thou shalt not approach unto a woman to uncover her nakedness, as long as she is put apart for her uncleanness. Jump to Previous Brother's Dishonor Nakedness Relations Sex Sexual WifeJump to Next Brother's Dishonor Nakedness Relations Sex Sexual WifeLinks Leviticus 18:16 NIVLeviticus 18:16 NLT Leviticus 18:16 ESV Leviticus 18:16 NASB Leviticus 18:16 KJV Leviticus 18:16 Bible Apps Leviticus 18:16 Parallel Leviticus 18:16 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 18:16 Chinese Bible Leviticus 18:16 French Bible Leviticus 18:16 German Bible Leviticus 18:16 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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