- Bible
- Leviticus
- Chapter 20
- Verse 21
Leviticus 20:21
“And if a man shall take his brother's wife, it is an unclean thing: he hath uncovered his brother's nakedness; they shall be childless.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And if a man shall take his brother's wife,.... To his wife, whether in his life, as the Targum of Jonathan adds, or…
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.