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Leviticus 18:7-19 Laws on Sexual Relations and Forbidden Practices

7 “‘Do not dishonor your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; do not have relations with her.

8 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your father’s wife; that would dishonor your father.

9 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your sister, either your father’s daughter or your mother’s daughter, whether she was born in the same home or elsewhere.

10 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your son’s daughter or your daughter’s daughter; that would dishonor you.

11 “‘Do not have sexual relations with the daughter of your father’s wife, born to your father; she is your sister.

12 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your father’s sister; she is your father’s close relative.

13 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your mother’s sister, because she is your mother’s close relative.

14 “‘Do not dishonor your father’s brother by approaching his wife to have sexual relations; she is your aunt.

15 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your daughter-in-law. She is your son’s wife; do not have relations with her.

16 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your brother’s wife; that would dishonor your brother.

17 “‘Do not have sexual relations with both a woman and her daughter. Do not have sexual relations with either her son’s daughter or her daughter’s daughter; they are her close relatives. That is wickedness.

18 “‘Do not take your wife’s sister as a rival wife and have sexual relations with her while your wife is living.

19 “‘Do not approach a woman to have sexual relations during the uncleanness of her monthly period.

Cross References for Leviticus 18:7-19

Ezekiel 22:10 - In you are those who dishonor their fathers’ bed; in you are those who violate women during the... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:10 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:10

Leviticus 18:8-16 - “‘Do not have sexual relations with your father’s wife; that would dishonor your father. Click to read the verse Leviticus 18:8-16 Click to read the verse Leviticus 18:8-16

Leviticus 20:11 - “‘If a man sleeps with his father’s wife, he has dishonored his father. Both the man and the wo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:11 Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:11

Leviticus 20:14 - “‘If a man marries both a woman and her mother, it is wicked. Both he and they must be burned i... Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:14 Click to read the verse Leviticus 20:14