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You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father`s sister: she is your father`s near kinswoman.
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A New Standard Revealed
All three commentators highlight that this law established a new standard, as Moses' own parents (Amram and Jochebed) had the very relationship this verse now forbids. This shows that God was progressively revealing His will and calling Israel to a higher standard of relational holiness than was previously practiced.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Your father’s sister - The instance of Amram and Jochebed (Exodus 6:20) seems to show that marriage with an aunt was not conside…
19th Century
Anglican
Your father’s sister. —According to the law that was in effect in the time of Christ, this prohibition not only extended to the fa…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's sister , &c.] His aunt by his father's side, an instance of whi…
