Leviticus 18:9 - “‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your sister, the daughter of your father, or the daughter of your mother, whether born at home, or born abroad.
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What does "Leviticus 18:9" mean?
Leviticus 18:9 prohibits sexual relations with one's sister, whether she is a full sister (sharing both parents) or a half-sister (sharing only one parent). The phrase "born at home, or born abroad" emphasizes that this prohibition applies regardless of where the sister was born.
Here's a breakdown:
"You shall not uncover the nakedness of your sister": This is a euphemism for engaging in sexual relations.
"the daughter of your father, or the daughter of your mother": This clarifies who is considered a sister. It includes both full sisters (daughter of both your father and mother) and half-sisters (daughter of either your father or your mother).
"whether born at home, or born abroad": This means that the prohibition applies regardless of where the sister was born. It eliminates any possibility of arguing that a sister born in a different location is somehow exempt from this rule.
In essence, the verse forbids incestuous relationships between a man and any woman who is his sister, whether full or half.
This verse is part of a larger section (Leviticus 18) dealing with prohibited sexual relationships. These prohibitions are intended to define boundaries of acceptable sexual behavior and to promote social order and moral purity.
Leviticus 18:9 - “‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your sister, the daughter of your father, or the daughter of your mother, whether born at home, or born abroad.
What does "Leviticus 18:9" mean?
Leviticus 18:9 prohibits sexual relations with one's sister, whether she is a full sister (sharing both parents) or a half-sister (sharing only one parent). The phrase "born at home, or born abroad" emphasizes that this prohibition applies regardless of where the sister was born.
Here's a breakdown:
"You shall not uncover the nakedness of your sister": This is a euphemism for engaging in sexual relations.
"the daughter of your father, or the daughter of your mother": This clarifies who is considered a sister. It includes both full sisters (daughter of both your father and mother) and half-sisters (daughter of either your father or your mother).
"whether born at home, or born abroad": This means that the prohibition applies regardless of where the sister was born. It eliminates any possibility of arguing that a sister born in a different location is somehow exempt from this rule.
In essence, the verse forbids incestuous relationships between a man and any woman who is his sister, whether full or half.
This verse is part of a larger section (Leviticus 18) dealing with prohibited sexual relationships. These prohibitions are intended to define boundaries of acceptable sexual behavior and to promote social order and moral purity.