Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: she is thy father's near kinswoman.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 18 of Leviticus. The legislation concerning prohibited sexual relationships protects family boundaries and establishes kinship categories that must not be crossed. The text presents sexual conduct as a sphere directly related to the holiness of the people.
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Compare Leviticus 18:12 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Do sollst die Blöße der Schwester deines Vaters nicht aufdecken; denn es ist deines Vaters nächste Blutsfreundin.
La desnudez de la hermana de tu padre no descubrirás: es parienta de tu padre.
No descubrirás la desnudez de la hermana de tu padre; es pariente cercana de tu padre.
Tu ne découvriras point la nudité de la soeur de ton père. C'est la proche parente de ton père.
Non iscoprir le vergogne della sorella di tuo padre. Ell’è la carne di tuo padre.
A nudez da irmã de teu pai não descobrirás; ela é parenta de teu pai.
不可露你姑母的下體;她是你父親的骨肉之親。
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