Leviticus 18:6
“None of you shall approach any one of his close relatives to uncover nakedness. I am the LORD.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The Hebrew phrase for "near of kin" literally translates to "the remainder of his flesh," emphasizing that these prohibitions are about protecting the integrity of the very family unit that constitutes our deepest connections. It's not just about avoiding forbidden acts, but about recognizing the profound sacredness within our closest bonds.
This verse introduces a sweeping prohibition against sexual relations between close family members. It establishes the foundational principle that precedes and encompasses the specific examples of forbidden relationships that will be detailed in the following verses, aiming to prevent the kind of moral corruption practiced by surrounding nations.
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qarab · Hebrew Verb
In a biblical context, to 'approach' a relative in this manner is a euphemism for engaging in sexual relations or intimacy. It signifies a breach of the sanctity and boundaries established for family relationships.
ervah · Hebrew Noun
An idiom referring to sexual intercourse or illicit sexual intimacy. It emphasizes the exposure of that which is meant to be private and protected within the covenant of marriage.
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
The personal name of the God of Israel, the covenant-keeping God who revealed Himself to Moses. It signifies His holiness, authority, and the claim He has upon His people to live according to His law.
she'er basar · Hebrew Noun phrase
bensonLeviticus 18:6: "None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness: I am the LORD."
Leviticus 18:6 . The first of these prohibitions is against all improper and incestuous marriages, a thing very common among the Canaanitish nations and in Egypt, even to the last degree of unnatural mixtures. Diodorus Siculus relates, that it was permitted by law in the latter country, contrary to the custom of other nations, that a man might marry his own sister. None of…
ellicottLeviticus 18:6: "None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness: I am the LORD."
(6) None of you shall approach. —Literally, man, man, ye shall not approach. It is part of the phrase used in Leviticus 17:3 ; Leviticus 17:8 ; Leviticus 17:13 , and should accordingly be rendered by no man whatsoever shall approach. The absence of the words “of the house of Israel,” which, in the other instances, form part of this phrase, as we are assured by the authoriti…
The Hebrew phrase for "near of kin" literally translates to "the remainder of his flesh," emphasizing that these prohibitions are about protecting the integrity of the very family unit that constitutes our deepest connections. It's not just about avoiding forbidden acts, but about recognizing the profound sacredness within our closest bonds.
This verse introduces a sweeping prohibition against sexual relations between close family members. It establishes the foundational principle that precedes and encompasses the specific examples of forbidden relationships that will be detailed in the following verses, aiming to prevent the kind of moral corruption practiced by surrounding nations.
This verse introduces a sweeping prohibition against sexual relations between close family members. It establishes the foundational principle that precedes and encompasses the specific examples of forbidden relationships that will be detailed in the following verses, aiming to prevent the kind of moral corruption practiced by surrounding nations.
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A reference to biological or legal kin. Biblical law places strict prohibitions on sexual relations within these familial bonds to preserve the sanctity of the family unit as established by God.
"“None of you shall approach any one of his close relatives to uncover nakedness. I am the LORD." — The Hebrew phrase for "near of kin" literally translates to "the remainder of his flesh," emphasizing that these prohibitions are about protecting the integrity of the very family unit that constitut…
