KJV ORIGINAL
Cursed be he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Cursed is anyone who sleeps with his mother-in-law. And all the people must say, 'Amen.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse declares that sexual relations with one's mother-in-law brings God's curse, and the people must agree with this moral boundary.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of twelve curses proclaimed from Mount Ebal as the Israelites entered the Promised Land, establishing clear moral and social boundaries for the new nation. These public declarations were meant to create community accountability and reinforce God's standards for holy living. The requirement for all people to say 'Amen' made everyone a witness to these moral standards.
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