Leviticus 18:13

“Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother’s sister: for she is thy mother’s near kinswoman.”

"Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother’s sister: for she is thy mother’s near kinswoman." - Leviticus 18:13
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What does Leviticus 18:13 mean?

Leviticus 18:13 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother's sister: for she is thy mother's near kinswoman." This verse is part of the Book of Leviticus, which is the third book in the Old Testament. It is a book of laws…

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The Sacredness of Familial Boundaries: A Devotional on Leviticus 18:13

In the book of Leviticus, we encounter a divine mandate regarding sexual ethics and familial boundaries that may at first seem archaic or perplexing to many modern readers. The specific verse, Leviticus 18:13, states: "Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother's sister…

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A Prayer for Holiness and Reverence in Relationships

Heavenly Father, Mighty Creator of the universe, I come before You today with a humble heart, recognizing Your holiness and the standards You have set for our lives. Your word lights our path, and today I find myself particularly meditating on Leviticus 18:13, which reminds me…

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"¶ The flesh also, in which, even in the skin thereof, was a boil, and is healed," - Leviticus 13:18
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Luke 13:18-19
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Leviticus 13:9 - "¶ When the plague of leprosy is in a man, then he shall be brought unto the priest;"
Leviticus 18:2 - "Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, I am the LORD your God."
"And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying," - Leviticus 18:1
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Leviticus 18:12 - "Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: she is thy father's near kinswoman."
Leviticus 18:27 - "(For all these abominations have the men of the land done, which were before you, and the land is defiled;)"