Leviticus 18:18

"“‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of a woman and her daughter. You shall not take her son’s daughter, or her daughter’s daughter, to uncover her nakedness. They are near kinswomen. It is wickedness."

Key Reflection

This passage prohibits sexual relations within certain family relationships deemed too close for intimacy, symbolizing the need to maintain spiritual and moral boundaries within the family unit. Such regulations underscore the importance of purity and holiness in ancient Israelite society, reflecting broader themes of separation from what is impure and dedication to divine standards.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

To vex her -literally, to “bind” or “pack together”. The Jewish commentators illustrate this by the example of Leah and RachelGenesis 29:30.

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