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You must not have sexual relations with your daughter-in-law. She is your son's wife; you must not have sexual relations with her.
This verse establishes that sexual relations between a father-in-law and daughter-in-law are forbidden because she belongs in a committed relationship with his son.
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King James Version · EnglishThou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy daughter in law: she is thy son’s wife; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Leviticus, which was written during the time of Moses as the Israelites wandered in the desert after escaping Egypt, God provided a set of laws to guide the moral and social conduct of His people. This verse is part of a chapter addressing various sexual prohibitions, aimed at separating the Israelites from the immoral practices prevalent in surrounding cultures like the Canaanites. It underscores the importance of maintaining family purity and holiness as the nation prepared to enter the Promised Land.