Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’If a man has sexual relations with his father’s wife, he has dishonored his father. Both the man and the woman are to be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads. New Living Translation “If a man violates his father by having sex with one of his father’s wives, both the man and the woman must be put to death, for they are guilty of a capital offense. English Standard Version If a man lies with his father’s wife, he has uncovered his father’s nakedness; both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them. Berean Standard Bible If a man lies with his father’s wife, he has uncovered his father’s nakedness. Both must surely be put to death; their blood is upon them. King James Bible And the man that lieth with his father's wife hath uncovered his father's nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them. New King James Version The man who lies with his father’s wife has uncovered his father’s nakedness; both of them shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon them. New American Standard Bible If there is a man who sleeps with his father’s wife, he has uncovered his father’s nakedness. Both of them must be put to death, they have brought their own deaths upon themselves. NASB 1995 If there is a man who lies with his father’s wife, he has uncovered his father’s nakedness; both of them shall surely be put to death, their bloodguiltiness is upon them. NASB 1977 ‘If there is a man who lies with his father’s wife, he has uncovered his father’s nakedness; both of them shall surely be put to death, their bloodguiltiness is upon them. Legacy Standard Bible If there is a man who lies with his father’s wife, he has uncovered his father’s nakedness; both of them shall surely be put to death. Their bloodguiltiness is upon them. Amplified Bible The man who lies [intimately] with his father’s wife has uncovered his father’s nakedness; both of them shall most certainly be put to death; their blood is on them. Christian Standard Bible If a man sleeps with his father’s wife, he has violated the intimacy that belongs to his father. Both of them must be put to death; their death is their own fault. Holman Christian Standard Bible If a man sleeps with his father’s wife, he has shamed his father. Both of them must be put to death; their blood is on their own hands. American Standard Version And the man that lieth with his father's wife hath uncovered his father's nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them. Contemporary English Version Having sex with one of your father's wives disgraces him. So both you and the woman will be put to death, just as you deserve. English Revised Version And the man that lieth with his father's wife hath uncovered his father's nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever has sexual intercourse with his father's wife has violated his father's marriage. Both he and his father's wife must be put to death. They deserve to die. Good News Translation A man who has intercourse with one of his father's wives disgraces his father, and both he and the woman shall be put to death. They are responsible for their own death. International Standard Version "If a man has sexual relations with his father's wife, he has exposed his father's nakedness, so both of them are to be put to death. Their guilt will remain their responsibility. Majority Standard Bible If a man lies with his father?s wife, he has uncovered his father?s nakedness. Both must surely be put to death; their blood is upon them. NET Bible If a man has sexual intercourse with his father's wife, he has exposed his father's nakedness. Both of them must be put to death; their blood guilt is on themselves. New Heart English Bible The man who lies with his father's wife has uncovered his father's nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them. Webster's Bible Translation And the man that lieth with his father's wife hath uncovered his father's nakedness; both of them shall surely be put to death: their blood shall be upon them. World English Bible “‘The man who lies with his father’s wife has uncovered his father’s nakedness. Both of them shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon themselves. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd a man who lies with his father’s wife—he has uncovered the nakedness of his father—both of them are certainly put to death; their blood [is] on them. Young's Literal Translation And a man who lieth with his father's wife -- the nakedness of his father he hath uncovered -- both of them are certainly put to death; their blood is on them. Smith's Literal Translation And a man who shall lie with his father's wife, uncovered his father's nakedness: dying, they shall die: they two their blood is upon them, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf a man lie with his stepmother, and discover the nakedness of his father, let them both be put to death: their blood be upon them. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever will have slept with his stepmother, or will have uncovered the shame of his father, they shall both die a death. So let their blood be upon them. New American Bible If a man disgraces his father by lying with his father’s wife, the two of them shall be put to death; their bloodguilt is upon them. New Revised Standard Version The man who lies with his father’s wife has uncovered his father’s nakedness; both of them shall be put to death; their blood is upon them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the man who lies with his father's wife has uncovered his father's nakedness; both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a man who will copulate with the wife of his father exposes the nakedness of his father; both shall certainly be killed and their blood will be upon them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the man that lieth with his father's wife--he hath uncovered his father's nakedness--both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And if any one should lie with his father's wife, he has uncovered his father's nakedness: let them both die the death, they are guilty. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Punishments for Sexual Immorality10If a man commits adultery with another man’s wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress must surely be put to death. 11If a man lies with his father’s wife, he has uncovered his father’s nakedness. Both must surely be put to death; their blood is upon them. 12If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both must surely be put to death. They have acted perversely; their blood is upon them.… Cross References Deuteronomy 27:20 ‘Cursed is he who sleeps with his father’s wife, for he has violated his father’s marriage bed.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ Leviticus 18:8 You must not have sexual relations with your father’s wife; it would dishonor your father. 1 Corinthians 5:1 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife. Genesis 35:22 While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons: 2 Samuel 16:21-22 Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to take care of the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.” / So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. Ezekiel 22:10 In you they have uncovered the nakedness of their fathers; in you they violate women during their menstrual impurity. 1 Chronicles 5:1 These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. Genesis 49:4 Uncontrolled as the waters, you will no longer excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, onto my couch, and defiled it. 2 Samuel 12:11-12 This is what the LORD says: ‘I will raise up adversity against you from your own house. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to another, and he will lie with them in broad daylight. / You have acted in secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel.’” 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Romans 1:26-27 For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. / Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. Ephesians 5:3-5 But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. / Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving. / For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Colossians 3:5-6 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. Revelation 21:8 But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.” Treasury of Scripture And the man that lies with his father's wife has uncovered his father's nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be on them. Leviticus 18:8 The nakedness of thy father's wife shalt thou not uncover: it is thy father's nakedness. Deuteronomy 27:20,23 Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife; because he uncovereth his father's skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen… Amos 2:7 That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, and turn aside the way of the meek: and a man and his father will go in unto the same maid, to profane my holy name: their Leviticus 20:9 For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him. Jump to Previous Blood Bloodguiltiness Death Dishonored Father's Heads Lies Nakedness Relations Sex Shame Sleeps ss Surely Uncovered WifeJump to Next Blood Bloodguiltiness Death Dishonored Father's Heads Lies Nakedness Relations Sex Shame Sleeps ss Surely Uncovered WifeLeviticus 20 1. Of him who gives his seed to Moloch4. Of him who favors such an one 6. Of going to wizards 7. Of sanctification 9. Of him who curses his parents 11. Of incest 13. Of sodomy 15. Of bestiality 18. Of uncleanness 22. Obedience is required with holiness 27. Wizards must be put to death If a man lies with his father’s wife This phrase addresses a specific form of sexual immorality, which is considered incestuous. In the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel, maintaining family purity and boundaries was crucial. This command reflects the importance of respecting familial relationships and the sanctity of marriage. The act is seen as a violation of both the father's honor and the family structure. This prohibition is also echoed in the New Testament, where Paul addresses a similar situation in 1 Corinthians 5:1, emphasizing the continuity of moral standards across both Testaments. he has uncovered his father’s nakedness Both must surely be put to death their blood is upon them Persons / Places / Events 1. The ManRepresents an individual who commits a grave sin by engaging in a sexual relationship with his father's wife. 2. The Father's Wife This term refers to the woman married to the man's father, which could be his biological mother or a stepmother. 3. The Father Although not directly involved in the act, his honor and familial boundaries are violated. 4. The Israelite Community The broader context involves the community of Israel, which is called to uphold God's laws and maintain holiness. 5. The Law of Moses This is part of the Mosaic Law given to the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of sexual purity and respect for family structures. Teaching Points The Sanctity of FamilyThe family unit is sacred, and God's laws protect its integrity. Violating these boundaries leads to severe consequences. Holiness and Purity God calls His people to live holy lives, set apart from the practices of surrounding nations. Sexual purity is a key aspect of this holiness. Consequences of Sin Sin has serious consequences, both spiritually and communally. The death penalty in this context underscores the gravity of the offense. Respect for Authority This law also teaches respect for parental authority and the importance of honoring one's parents. Community Responsibility The community is responsible for upholding God's standards and addressing sin within its midst to maintain collective holiness.(11) His father's wife.--Here the penalty is enacted for the sin prohibited in Leviticus 18:8.Verses 11, 12. - It should be noted that intercourse with a stepmother or daughter-in-law are put, by the punishment inflicted upon them, on the same level with adultery and unnatural crimes (verses 10, 13, 15, 16). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew If a manוְאִ֗ישׁ (wə·’îš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person lies יִשְׁכַּב֙ (yiš·kaḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down with אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among his father’s אָבִ֔יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father wife, אֵ֣שֶׁת (’ê·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female he has uncovered גִּלָּ֑ה (gil·lāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal his father’s אָבִ֖יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father nakedness. עֶרְוַ֥ת (‘er·waṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6172: Nakedness Both שְׁנֵיהֶ֖ם (šə·nê·hem) Number - mdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) must surely מֽוֹת־ (mō·wṯ-) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 4191: To die, to kill be put to death; יוּמְת֥וּ (yū·mə·ṯū) Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill their blood דְּמֵיהֶ֥ם (də·mê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed [is] upon them. בָּֽם׃ (bām) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew Links Leviticus 20:11 NIVLeviticus 20:11 NLT Leviticus 20:11 ESV Leviticus 20:11 NASB Leviticus 20:11 KJV Leviticus 20:11 BibleApps.com Leviticus 20:11 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 20:11 Chinese Bible Leviticus 20:11 French Bible Leviticus 20:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 20:11 The man who lies with his father's (Le Lv Lev.) |
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