Leviticus 18:16 meaning and explanation
You must not have sexual relations with your brother’s wife; that would shame your brother.
Leviticus 18:16, Berean Standard Bible
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These words come from God's instructions to Israel through Moses, as the newly freed people prepare to live in Canaan. Verses 6 to 18 list forbidden sexual relationships within the extended family, and verse 16 names a brother's wife.
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