The nakedness of thy father’s wife’s daughter, begotten of thy father, she is thy sister, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.
Parallel translations
- WEB “‘You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s wife’s daughter, conceived by your father, since she is your sister.
- BSB You must not have sexual relations with the daughter of your father’s wife, born to your father; she is your sister.
- NKJV The nakedness of your father’s wife’s daughter, begotten by your father—she is your sister—you shall not uncover her nakedness.
- NASB The nakedness of your father’s wife’s daughter, born to your father, she is your sister; you shall not uncover her nakedness.
- NLT “Do not have sexual relations with your stepsister, the daughter of any of your father’s wives, for she is your sister.
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Quick answer
Relations with a half-sister through the father's wife are forbidden.
Overview
This addresses a stepsister or half-sister within the blended household, treating her as a true sister. It reinforces that family bonds, whether by blood or marriage, are to be honored and protected. The consistent thread is reverence for the family relationships God has woven together.
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