Leviticus 18:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 18:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 18:17 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of a woman and her daughter, neither shalt thou take her son's daughter, or her dau..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 18:17 — KJV
“Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of a woman and her daughter, neither shalt thou take her son's daughter, or her daughter's daughter, to uncover her nakedness; for they are her near kinswomen: it is wickedness.”
— Leviticus 18:17 (KJV)
Leviticus 18:17 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 18:17
“Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 18:17: shalt, daughter, neither
“Thou shalt not take thee a wife, neither shalt thou have sons or daughters in this place.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 18:17: shalt, daughter, neither
“The nakedness of thy son's daughter, or of thy daughter's daughter, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover: for theirs is thine own nakedness.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 18:17: shalt, uncover, nakedness
“Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: she is thy father's near kinswoman.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 18:17: shalt, uncover, nakedness
“Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother's sister: for she is thy mother's near kinswoman.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 18:17: shalt, uncover, nakedness
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