Leviticus 18:16
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 You shall not have intercourse with your brother’s wife;[a](A) that would be a disgrace to your brother.
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- 18:16 This refers to cohabiting with one’s sister-in-law not only while the brother is alive, but also after he is dead. Dt 25:5–10 allows for the marriage to the wife of a brother when that brother died without a male heir. Cf. Gn 38:6–14. It was the violation of this law of Leviticus which aroused the wrath of John the Baptist against Herod Antipas (Mt 14:4; Mk 6:18).
Leviticus 18:16
New International Version
16 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your brother’s wife;(A) that would dishonor your brother.
Leviticus 20:21
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
21 If a man takes his brother’s wife, it is severe defilement and he has disgraced his brother;(A) they shall be childless.
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Leviticus 20:21
New International Version
21 “‘If a man marries his brother’s wife,(A) it is an act of impurity; he has dishonored his brother. They will be childless.(B)
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