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Leviticus 18:8-16 Laws on Sexual Relations and Forbidden Practices

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.

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Cross References for Leviticus 18:8-16

Genesis 35:22 - While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bi... Click to read the verse Genesis 35:22 Click to read the verse Genesis 35:22

Genesis 49:4 - Turbulent as the waters, you will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father’s bed, onto... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:4 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:4

1 Chronicles 5:1 - Reuben The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (he was the firstborn, but when he defiled hi... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 5:1

2 Samuel 16:21-22 - Ahithophel answered, “Lie with your father’s concubines whom he left to take care of the palace... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:21-22 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:21-22

1 Corinthians 5:1 - Expel the Immoral Brother! It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, a... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:1

Deuteronomy 27:20 - “Cursed is the man who sleeps with his father’s wife, for he dishonors his father’s bed.” Then ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 27:20 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 27:20

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 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

Deuteronomy 22:30 - A man is not to marry his father’s wife; he must not dishonor his father’s bed. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 22:30 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 22:30

Amos 2:7 - They trample on the heads of the poor as upon the dust of the ground and deny justice to the op... Click to read the verse Amos 2:7 Click to read the verse Amos 2:7

2 Samuel 16:21 - Ahithophel answered, “Lie with your father’s concubines whom he left to take care of the palace... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:21 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:21