Leviticus 18:7

Leviticus 18:7 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

7“ ‘Do not dishonor your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; do not have relations with her.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

7You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, that is, the nakedness of your mother. She is your mother; you are not to uncover her nakedness.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

7You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, that is, the nakedness of your mother. She is your mother; you are not to uncover her nakedness.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

7You shall not uncover the 18:7 The father’s nakedness is a reference to his wife in her role as his sexual partner, i.e. the nakedness that belongs to him alone by virtue of their marriage (cf 1 Cor 7:4). Otherwise, the literal meaning would refer to intimate relations with the father himself, including homosexuality. The text itself states that this is not the meaning, especially in 20:11a (The man who lies…has uncovered his father’s nakedness).nakedness of your father, that is, the nakedness of your mother. She is your mother. You shall not uncover her nakedness.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

7You must not expose the nakedness of your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; you must not have sexual relations with her.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

7“ ‘Do not bring shame on your father by having sex with your mother. Do not have sex with her. She is your mother.

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