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.
Do not have sexual relations with your granddaughter, whether she is your son's daughter or your daughter's daughter, because that would be like violating your own family.
God is commanding that sexual relationships with one's granddaughters are absolutely forbidden because they are part of your own family line.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Leviticus 18, which contains God's moral laws given to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. These laws were meant to distinguish Israel from the immoral practices of surrounding nations like Egypt and Canaan, where incestuous relationships were sometimes practiced. The chapter establishes clear boundaries for sexual relationships within families to maintain moral purity and social order.
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