KJV ORIGINAL
Cursed be he that lieth with his father’s wife; because he uncovereth his father’s skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his father's wife, because he dishonors his father. And all the people shall say, Amen.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares that sexual relations with one's stepmother brings a curse because it deeply dishonors and shames the father.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of the twelve curses proclaimed at Mount Ebal when the Israelites entered the Promised Land. These curses addressed serious moral violations that would harm the community's relationship with God and each other. The phrase 'uncover his father's skirt' was a Hebrew idiom meaning to violate the father's marital rights and bring shame upon him.
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