Verse 20

Deuteronomy 27:20

King James Version

20 Cursed be he that lieth with his father’s wife; because he uncovereth his father’s skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Original Language Text

hebrew

אָר֗וּר שֹׁכֵב֙ עִם אֵ֣שֶׁת אָבִ֔י/ו כִּ֥י גִלָּ֖ה כְּנַ֣ף אָבִ֑י/ו וְ/אָמַ֥ר כָּל הָ/עָ֖ם אָמֵֽן

English Translation

Cursed is the one who lies with his father's wife, for he has uncovered his father's edge; and all the people shall say amen.

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Chapter 27 Context

1 And Moses with the elders of Israel commanded the people, saying, Keep all the commandments which I... Focus ↗

2 And it shall be on the day when ye shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the LORD thy God (Eloh... Focus ↗

3 And thou shalt write upon them all the words of this law, when thou art passed over, that thou mayes... Focus ↗

4 Therefore it shall be when ye be gone over Jordan, that ye shall set up these stones, which I comman... Focus ↗

5 And there shalt thou build an altar unto the LORD thy God (Elohim), an altar of stones: thou shalt n... Focus ↗

6 Thou shalt build the altar of the LORD thy God (Elohim) of whole stones: and thou shalt offer burnt... Focus ↗

7 And thou shalt offer peace offerings, and shalt eat there, and rejoice before the LORD thy God (Eloh... Focus ↗

8 And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly. Focus ↗

9 And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israe... Focus ↗

10 Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the LORD thy God (Elohim), and do his commandments and his st... Focus ↗

11 And Moses charged the people the same day, saying, Focus ↗

12 These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and... Focus ↗

13 And these shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse; Reuben, Gad, and Asher, and Zebulun, Dan, and Naphta... Focus ↗

14 And the Levites shall speak, and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice, Focus ↗

15 Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of... Focus ↗

16 Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen. Focus ↗

17 Cursed be he that removeth his neighbour’s landmark. And all the people shall say, Amen. Focus ↗

18 Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen. Focus ↗

19 Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people... Focus ↗

20 Cursed be he that lieth with his father’s wife; because he uncovereth his father’s skirt. And all th...

21 Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen. Focus ↗

22 Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother.... Focus ↗

23 Cursed be he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen. Focus ↗

24 Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen. Focus ↗

25 Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen. Focus ↗

26 Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say,... Focus ↗

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