Deuteronomy 27:22
“Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Cursed be he that lieth with his sister,.... Which is forbid, Lev 18:9,
the daughter of his father, or the daughter of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Deuteronomy 27:11-26
Compare Jos 8:32-35. The solemnity was apparently designed only for the single occasion on which it actually took place.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 27:11-26
When the law was written, to be seen and read by all men, the sanctions of it were to be published, which, to complete…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Cp. H, Lev 18:9; Lev 20:17. In earlier times marriage with a half-sister was apparently allowed, Gen 20:12; 2Sa 13:13 b;…
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