Leviticus 18:12 kjv — Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s sister: she is thy father’s near kinswoman.

King James Version

"Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s sister: she is thy father’s near kinswoman."

— Leviticus 18:12, King James Version

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Leviticus 18 — Context

9

The nakedness of thy sister, the daughter of thy father, or daughter of thy mother, whether she be born at home, or born abroad, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover.

10

The nakedness of thy son’s daughter, or of thy daughter’s daughter, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover: for theirs is thine own nakedness.

11

The nakedness of thy father’s wife’s daughter, begotten of thy father, she is thy sister, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.

12

Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s sister: she is thy father’s near kinswoman.

13

Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother’s sister: for she is thy mother’s near kinswoman.

14

Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.

15

Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy daughter in law: she is thy son’s wife; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.

Leviticus 18:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 18:12 say?
Leviticus 18:12 in the King James Version reads: “Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s sister: she is thy father’s near kinswoman.”
Where is Leviticus 18:12 in the Bible?
Leviticus 18:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 18, verse 12.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 18:12.
What translation should I read Leviticus 18:12 in?
Leviticus 18:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 18:12?
Leviticus 18:12 reads (KJV): “Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s sister: she is thy father’s near kinswoman.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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