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The nakedness of your father, even the nakedness of your mother, you shall not uncover: she is your mother; you shall not uncover her nakedness.
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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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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Or - It might be rendered “and”, or rather, even; that is, which belongs to both parents as being one flesh ([Reference Genesis 2:2…
19th Century
Anglican
The nakedness of your father, or the nakedness of your mother. —The rendering of the Authorized Version is based upon the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The nakedness of your father, or the nakedness of your mother , you shall not uncover
