Leviticus 20:21 “If a man marries his brother’s wife, it is an act of impurity. He has…” | Chasten

Leviticus 20:21

If a man marries his brother’s wife, it is an act of impurity. He has uncovered the nakedness of his brother; they shall be childless.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And if a man shall take his brother’s wife, it is an unclean thing: he hath uncovered his brother’s nakedness; they shall be childless.

World English Bible

“‘If a man takes his brother’s wife, it is an impurity. He has uncovered his brother’s nakedness. They shall be childless.

American Standard Version

And if a man shall take his brother’s wife, it is impurity: he hath uncovered his brother’s nakedness; they shall be childless.

Geneva Bible 1599

So the man that taketh his brothers wife, committeth filthines, because he hath vncouered his brothers shame: they shalbe childles.

Darby Translation

And if a man take his brother's wife, it is an unclean thing: he hath uncovered his brother's nakedness: they shall be childless.

Young's Literal Translation

'And a man who taketh his brother's wife — it [is] impurity; the nakedness of his brother he hath uncovered; childless they are.

Bible in Basic English

And if a man takes his brother's wife, it is an unclean act; he has put shame on his brother; they will have no children.

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In context

20If a man lies with his uncle’s wife, he has uncovered the nakedness of his uncle. They will bear their sin; they shall die childless.

22You are therefore to keep all My statutes and ordinances, so that the land where I am bringing you to live will not vomit you out.

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