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The "One Flesh" Principle
Commentators explain that the phrase "the nakedness of thy father, even the nakedness of thy mother" refers to a single act. Because a husband and wife are considered "one flesh" (Genesis 2:24), sexual relations with one's mother are also a direct violation against one's father. This law protects the sacred, unified bond of the parents.
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 18:7
18th Century
Theologian
Or - It might be rendered “and”, or rather, even; that is, which belongs to both parents as being one flesh ([Reference Genesis 2:2…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 18:7
19th Century
Bishop
The nakedness of your father, or the nakedness of your mother. —The rendering of the Authorized Version is based upon the…
John Gill
On Leviticus 18:7
17th Century
Pastor
The nakedness of your father, or the nakedness of your mother ,
you shall not uncover