Leviticus 18:16
“Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it is thy brother's nakedness.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife,.... Neither debauch her nor after the death of the brother…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Thy brother’s wife - That is, if she had children. See Deu 25:5. The law here expressed was broken by Antipas in his…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Thy brother's wife - This was an illegal marriage, unless the brother died childless. In that case it was not only…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 18:6-18
These laws relate to the seventh commandment, and, no doubt, are obligatory on us under the gospel, for they are…
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