The nakedness of thy sister, the daughter of thy father, or daughter of thy mother, whether she be born at home, or born abroad, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover.
Don't have sexual relations with your sister - whether she's your father's daughter or your mother's daughter, whether she was born in your household or somewhere else - you must not have sexual relations with her.
This verse clearly prohibits sexual relationships between siblings, establishing a fundamental moral boundary for family relationships.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to the Israelites as part of God's moral law distinguishing them from the pagan nations around them, particularly the Egyptians and Canaanites who practiced incest. These laws protected family structures and established clear boundaries for sexual conduct within the covenant community. Such prohibitions were revolutionary for their time and helped create stable, healthy family units in ancient Israel.
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