Deuteronomy 27:22 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Cursed is anyone who has sexual relations with his sister, whether she is his father's daughter or his mother's daughter. And all the people must say, 'Amen.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse declares that anyone who commits incest with a sister will be cursed, and the entire community must agree with this judgment.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering God's laws to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, emphasizing the importance of obedience to maintain their covenant relationship with God. This verse is part of a ritual on Mount Ebal where the people publicly affirmed curses against specific sins, including incest, to uphold moral and social order in their community. These laws helped distinguish the Israelites from surrounding pagan cultures that often tolerated such practices, reinforcing God's standards for holiness and family purity.

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