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Leviticus 20:21 Β· KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

19And thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother's sister, nor of thy father's sister: for he uncovereth his near kin: they shall bear their iniquity.
20And if a man shall lie with his uncle's wife, he hath uncovered his uncle's nakedness: they shall bear their sin; they shall die childless.
21And 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.
22Ye shall therefore keep all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: that the land, whither I bring you to dwell therein, spue you not out.
23And ye shall not walk in the manners of the nation, which I cast out before you: for they committed all these things, and therefore I abhorred them.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you navigate relationships within your family?

2

What does it mean for you to honor family ties?

3

When have you seen the impact of family decisions on relationships?

Life Application

family

Be mindful of the impact your relationships have on family dynamics and strive for harmony.

faith

Reflect on how your faith guides your understanding of loyalty and commitment in relationships.

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