KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father’s brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must not have sexual relations with your father's brother, and you must not approach his wife sexually: she is your aunt.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse establishes that sexual relationships with close family members, specifically uncles and aunts, are forbidden.
📚 Historical Context
This command was part of God's holiness code given to Israel through Moses, establishing sexual boundaries that distinguished them from surrounding pagan nations. Ancient cultures often had different or looser standards regarding family relationships, but God was calling Israel to a higher standard of purity and respect for family structures.
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