Leviticus 18:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 18:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 18:16 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it is thy brother's nakedness." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 18:16 — KJV
“Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it is thy brother's nakedness.”
— Leviticus 18:16 (KJV)
Leviticus 18:16 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 18:16
“Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's brother, thou shalt not approach to his wife: she is thine aunt.”
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“The nakedness of thy father's wife shalt thou not uncover: it is thy father's nakedness.”
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“The nakedness of thy father's wife's daughter, begotten of thy father, she is thy sister, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.”
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“Neither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time. a wife...: or, one wife to another”
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“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. an...: Heb. a separation”
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