Leviticus 18:17 nasb — 'You shall not uncover the nakedness of a woman and of her daughter, nor shall you take her son's daughter or her daugh…

NASB

"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of a woman and of her daughter, nor shall you take her son's daughter or her daughter's daughter, to uncover her nakedness; they are blood relatives. It is lewdness."

— Leviticus 18:17, NASB

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Leviticus 18 — Context

14

'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother; you shall not approach his wife, she is your aunt.

15

'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your daughter-in-law; she is your son's wife, you shall not uncover her nakedness.

16

'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother's wife; it is your brother's nakedness.

17

'You shall not uncover the nakedness of a woman and of her daughter, nor shall you take her son's daughter or her daughter's daughter, to uncover her nakedness; they are blood relatives. It is lewdness.

18

'You shall not marry a woman in addition to her sister as a rival while she is alive, to uncover her nakedness.

19

'Also you shall not approach a woman to uncover her nakedness during her menstrual impurity.

20

'You shall not have intercourse with your neighbor's wife, to be defiled with her.

Leviticus 18:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 18:17 say?
Leviticus 18:17 in the NASB reads: “'You shall not uncover the nakedness of a woman and of her daughter, nor shall you take her son's daughter or her daughter's daughter, to uncover her nakedness; they are blood relatives. It is lewdness.”
Where is Leviticus 18:17 in the Bible?
Leviticus 18:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 18, verse 17.
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 18:17.
What translation should I read Leviticus 18:17 in?
Leviticus 18:17 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 18:17?
Leviticus 18:17 reads (NASB): “'You shall not uncover the nakedness of a woman and of her daughter, nor shall you take her son's daughter or her daughter's daughter, to uncover her nakedness; they are blood relatives. It is lewdness.” 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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