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Leviticus 20:17-21

17 “‘If a man marries his sister, the daughter of either his father or his mother, and they have sexual relations, it is a disgrace. They must be cut off before the eyes of their people. He has dishonored his sister and will be held responsible.

18 “‘If a man lies with a woman during her monthly period and has sexual relations with her, he has exposed the source of her flow, and she has also uncovered it. Both of them must be cut off from their people.

19 “‘Do not have sexual relations with the sister of either your mother or your father, for that would dishonor a close relative; both of you would be held responsible.

20 “‘If a man sleeps with his aunt, he has dishonored his uncle. They will be held responsible; they will die childless.

21 “‘If a man marries his brother’s wife, it is an act of impurity; he has dishonored his brother. They will be childless.

Cross References for Leviticus 20:17-21

Genesis 20:12 - Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father though not of my mother; and she be... Click to read the verse Genesis 20:12 Click to read the verse Genesis 20:12

2 Samuel 13:12 - “Don’t, my brother!” she said to him. “Don’t force me. Such a thing should not be done in Israe... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:12 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:12

Leviticus 17:16 - But if he does not wash his clothes and bathe himself, he will be held responsible.’” Click to read the verse Leviticus 17:16 Click to read the verse Leviticus 17:16

2 Samuel 13:4 - He asked Amnon, “Why do you, the king’s son, look so haggard morning after morning? Won’t you t... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:4 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:4

Leviticus 5:1 - “‘If a person sins because he does not speak up when he hears a public charge to testify regard... Click to read the verse Leviticus 5:1 Click to read the verse Leviticus 5:1

Leviticus 7:18 - If any meat of the fellowship offering is eaten on the third day, it will not be accepted. It w... Click to read the verse Leviticus 7:18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 7:18

Leviticus 18:9 - “‘Do not have sexual relations with your sister, either your father’s daughter or your mother’s... Click to read the verse Leviticus 18:9 Click to read the verse Leviticus 18:9

Ezekiel 22:11 - In you one man commits a detestable offense with his neighbor’s wife, another shamefully defile... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:11 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:11

Deuteronomy 27:22 - “Cursed is the man who sleeps with his sister, the daughter of his father or the daughter of hi... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 27:22 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 27:22