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

This is part of a ceremony where the Israelites were to recite curses from Mount Ebal after entering the Promised Land. These twelve curses addressed serious sins that might be committed in secret, emphasizing that God sees all actions even when the community cannot. The public recitation served to reinforce moral boundaries and community standards for the newly settled nation.

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