OLD TESTAMENT

Leviticus 20:11

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“‘The man who lies with his father’s wife has uncovered his father’s nakedness. Both of them shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon themselves.

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Verse 11. Father. See Calmet. 18:8. It is supposed that the father was dead, otherwise the punishment would probably be greater than for adultery. The Sam. “with the wife of his father’s brother.” Calmet.

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