Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “’If a man has sexual relations with his daughter-in-law, both of them are to be put to death. What they have done is a perversion; their blood will be on their own heads. New Living Translation “If a man has sex with his daughter-in-law, both must be put to death. They have committed a perverse act and are guilty of a capital offense. English Standard Version If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall surely be put to death; they have committed perversion; their blood is upon them. Berean Standard Bible If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both must surely be put to death. They have acted perversely; their blood is upon them. King James Bible And if a man lie with his daughter in law, both of them shall surely be put to death: they have wrought confusion; their blood shall be upon them. New King James Version If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall surely be put to death. They have committed perversion. Their blood shall be upon them. New American Standard Bible If there is a man who sleeps with his daughter-in-law, both of them must be put to death. They have committed incest, and have brought their own deaths upon themselves. NASB 1995 If there is a man who lies with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall surely be put to death; they have committed incest, their bloodguiltiness is upon them. NASB 1977 ‘If there is a man who lies with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall surely be put to death; they have committed incest, their bloodguiltiness is upon them. Legacy Standard Bible If there is a man who lies with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall surely be put to death; they have committed perversion. Their bloodguiltiness is upon them. Amplified Bible If a man lies [intimately] with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall most certainly be put to death; they have committed incest; their blood is on them. Christian Standard Bible If a man sleeps with his daughter-in-law, both of them must be put to death. They have acted perversely; their death is their own fault. Holman Christian Standard Bible If a man sleeps with his daughter-in-law, both of them must be put to death. They have acted perversely; their blood is on their own hands. American Standard Version And if a man lie with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall surely be put to death: they have wrought confusion; their blood shall be upon them. Contemporary English Version It isn't natural to have sex with your daughter-in-law, and both of you will be put to death, just as you deserve. English Revised Version And if a man lie with his daughter in law, both of them shall surely be put to death: they have wrought confusion; their blood shall be upon them. GOD'S WORD® Translation If a man has sexual intercourse with his daughter-in-law, both of them must be put to death. They have done a disgusting thing and deserve to die. Good News Translation If a man has intercourse with his daughter-in-law, they shall both be put to death. They have committed incest and are responsible for their own death. International Standard Version "If a man has sexual relations with his daughter-in-law, the two are to be put to death. They've committed a repulsive act. Their guilt will remain their responsibility. Majority Standard Bible If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both must surely be put to death. They have acted perversely; their blood is upon them. NET Bible If a man has sexual intercourse with his daughter-in-law, both of them must be put to death. They have committed perversion; their blood guilt is on themselves. New Heart English Bible "'If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall surely be put to death: they have committed a perversion; their blood shall be upon them. Webster's Bible Translation And if a man shall lie with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall surely be put to death: they have wrought confusion; their blood shall be upon them. World English Bible “‘If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall surely be put to death. They have committed a perversion. Their blood shall be upon themselves. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd a man who lies with his daughter-in-law—both of them are certainly put to death; they have done perversion; their blood [is] on them. Young's Literal Translation And a man who lieth with his daughter-in-law -- both of them are certainly put to death; confusion they have made; their blood is on them. Smith's Literal Translation And a man who shall lie with his daughter-in-law, dying, they shall die, they two: they did profanation; their blood is upon them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf any man lie with his daughter in law, let both die, because they have done a heinous crime: their blood be upon them. Catholic Public Domain Version If any man will have slept with his daughter-in-law, both shall die, for they have acted according to wickedness. So let their blood be upon them. New American Bible If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall be put to death; they have done what is perverse; their bloodguilt is upon them. New Revised Standard Version If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall be put to death; they have committed perversion, their blood is upon them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall surely be put to death, because they have committed a sin; their blood shall be upon them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a man who will copulate with his daughter in law, both shall certainly be killed because they have committed sin; their blood will be upon them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And if a man lie with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall surely be put to death; they have wrought corruption; their blood shall be upon them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And if any one should lie with his daughter-in-law, let them both be put to death; for they have wrought impiety, they are guilty. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Punishments for Sexual Immorality…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. 13If a man lies with a man as with a woman, they have both committed an abomination. They must surely be put to death; their blood is upon them.… Cross References Deuteronomy 22:22 If a man is found lying with another man’s wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel. Leviticus 18:8 You must not have sexual relations with your father’s wife; it would dishonor your father. Leviticus 18:29 Therefore anyone who commits any of these abominations must be cut off from among his people. 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!’ 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. 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. 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. 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. Ephesians 5:5 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.” Revelation 22:15 But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. 1 Timothy 1:9-10 We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers, / for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching Hebrews 13:4 Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. Matthew 5:27-28 You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ / But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Treasury of Scripture And if a man lie with his daughter in law, both of them shall surely be put to death: they have worked confusion; their blood shall be on them. lie 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. Genesis 38:16,18 And he turned unto her by the way, and said, Go to, I pray thee, let me come in unto thee; (for he knew not that she was his daughter in law.) And she said, What wilt thou give me, that thou mayest come in unto me? … Deuteronomy 27:23 Cursed be he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen. confusion Leviticus 18:23 Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion. Jump to Previous Blood Bloodguiltiness Committed Confusion Corruption Daughter Daughter-In-Law Death Heads Lies Lieth Perversion Relations Sex Sleeps Son's ss Surely Wife WroughtJump to Next Blood Bloodguiltiness Committed Confusion Corruption Daughter Daughter-In-Law Death Heads Lies Lieth Perversion Relations Sex Sleeps Son's ss Surely Wife WroughtLeviticus 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 daughter-in-law This phrase addresses a specific sexual sin that was considered an abomination in ancient Israelite society. The prohibition against such relationships is rooted in the Levitical laws that aim to maintain the sanctity and purity of the family unit. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, family structures were foundational to societal stability, and any violation of these boundaries was seen as a threat to the community's moral fabric. This commandment reflects the broader biblical theme of sexual purity and the importance of respecting familial relationships, as seen in other passages like Leviticus 18:15 and Deuteronomy 27:23. both must surely be put to death They have acted perversely their blood is upon them Persons / Places / Events 1. The ManRepresents any male individual within the Israelite community who engages in prohibited sexual relations. 2. The Daughter-in-law Represents the woman married to the man's son, highlighting the familial boundaries that are not to be crossed. 3. The Israelite Community The broader context in which these laws were given, emphasizing the need for holiness and purity among God's chosen people. 4. Moses The prophet through whom God delivered the laws to the Israelites, serving as a mediator between God and His people. 5. The Promised Land The land of Canaan, where the Israelites were to live according to God's laws, setting an example of holiness to surrounding nations. Teaching Points Holiness and BoundariesGod's laws establish clear boundaries to maintain holiness within the community. Believers today are called to respect and uphold moral boundaries in relationships. Consequences of Sin The severe penalty for this sin highlights the seriousness with which God views sexual immorality. It serves as a reminder that sin has consequences, both spiritually and communally. Community Responsibility The communal aspect of the law indicates that the community has a role in upholding God's standards. Believers are encouraged to support one another in living holy lives. Respect for Family Structure The prohibition underscores the importance of respecting family roles and relationships. Christians are called to honor and protect the sanctity of family. Repentance and Redemption While the Old Testament law prescribed death, the New Testament offers redemption through Christ. Believers are encouraged to seek forgiveness and transformation through Him.(12) With his daughter in law.--See Notes on Leviticus 18:15. 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 daughter-in-law, כַּלָּת֔וֹ (kal·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3618: Daughter-in-law, bride both שְׁנֵיהֶ֑ם (šə·nê·hem) Number - mdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) must surely מ֥וֹת (mō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 4191: To die, to kill be put to death. יוּמְת֖וּ (yū·mə·ṯū) Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill They have acted עָשׂ֖וּ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6213: To do, make perversely; תֶּ֥בֶל (te·ḇel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8397: Mixture, unnatural bestiality 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 20:12 NIVLeviticus 20:12 NLT Leviticus 20:12 ESV Leviticus 20:12 NASB Leviticus 20:12 KJV Leviticus 20:12 BibleApps.com Leviticus 20:12 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 20:12 Chinese Bible Leviticus 20:12 French Bible Leviticus 20:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 20:12 If a man lies with his daughter-in-law (Le Lv Lev.) |
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