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A Mutually Shameful Act
Commentators explain that this verse repeats the prohibition against incest from Leviticus 18. The phrase 'it is a shameful thing' signifies a public scandal or reproach. Scholars like John Gill note that the reciprocal language, 'and she see his nakedness,' implies mutual consent in the act, making both parties culpable.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 20:17
18th Century
Theologian
Cut off ... - See Exodus 31:14 note. The more full expression here used probably refers to some special form of public excommunication, acco…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 20:17
19th Century
Bishop
Take his sister. See Leviticus 18:9.
John Gill
On Leviticus 20:17
17th Century
Pastor
And if a man shall take his sister, his father's daughter, or
his mother's daughter
T…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 20:10–27
17th Century
Minister
These verses repeat what had been said before, but it was necessary that there should be line upon line. What praises we owe to God that He has tau…