Charles Ellicott Commentary Leviticus 20:11

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Leviticus 20:11

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Leviticus 20:11

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And the man that lieth with his father`s wife hath uncovered his father`s nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them." — Leviticus 20:11 (ASV)

His father’s wife. —Here the penalty is enacted for the sin prohibited in Leviticus 18:8.