Leviticus 18:14 bbe — You may not have sex relations with the wife of your father's brother, for she is of your family;

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"You may not have sex relations with the wife of your father's brother, for she is of your family;"

— Leviticus 18:14, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 18:14 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.”
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WEB
“"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, you shall not approach his wife: she is your aunt.”
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Leviticus 18 — Context

Or your father's wife's daughter, the child of your father, for she is your sister.

You may not have sex connection with your father's sister, for she is your father's near relation.

You may not have sex connection with your mother's sister, for she is your mother's near relation.

You may not have sex relations with the wife of your father's brother, for she is of your family;

Or with your daughter-in-law, for she is your son's wife, and you may not take her.

You may not have sex relations with your brother's wife, for she is your brother's.

You may not take as wife a woman and her daughter, or her son's daughter or her daughter's daughter, for they are of one family: it is an act of shame.

Leviticus 18:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 18:14 say?

Leviticus 18:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You may not have sex relations with the wife of your father's brother, for she is of your family;”

Where is Leviticus 18:14 in the Bible?

Leviticus 18:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 18, verse 14.

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 18:14.

What translation should I read Leviticus 18:14 in?

Leviticus 18:14 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 18:14?

Leviticus 18:14 reads (BBE): “You may not have sex relations with the wife of your father's brother, for she is of your family;” 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.

Leviticus 18:14 bbe — You may not have sex relations with the wife of your father's brother, for she is of your family;

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