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Leviticus 20:12

Leviticus 20:12
And if a man lie with his daughter in law, both of them shall surely be put to death: they have wrought confusion; their blood shall be upon them.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

If a man lie with his daughter in law,.... His son's wife, whether in the lifetime of his son, or after his death, or…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

They have wrought confusion - See Leviticus 18, and especially the note on Lev 18:6 (note).

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 20:10-21

Sins against the seventh commandment are here ordered to be severely punished. These are sins which, of all others,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Leviticus 20:10-21

Directions on the whole similar to those of Lev 18:6-20; Lev 18:22-23, but adding penalties for transgression.

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