KJV ORIGINAL
The nakedness of thy father’s wife’s daughter, begotten of thy father, she is thy sister, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Do not have sexual relations with your father's wife's daughter who was born to your father—she is your sister, so you must not have sexual relations with her.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse forbids sexual relations between half-siblings who share the same father.
📚 Historical Context
This command was part of God's detailed laws given to the Israelites about sexual purity and family relationships. These laws distinguished Israel from the surrounding pagan nations, where such relationships were sometimes accepted or even encouraged for political or economic reasons. The regulations helped establish clear family boundaries and protected the integrity of the family unit in Israelite society.
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