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20 If a man has sexual relations with his uncle’s wife, he might as well have violated his uncle. Both offenders will suffer the consequences of their sin; they will die childless. 21 If a man has sexual relations with his brother’s wife, he has committed a disgraceful, dishonorable act;[a] He might as well have violated his brother; they will die childless.

22 Therefore, keep all My directives and My rules so that the land I am giving you will not vomit you out.

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  1. 20:21 Mark 6:18

20 “‘If a man has sexual relations with his aunt,(A) he has dishonored his uncle. They will be held responsible; they will die childless.(B)

21 “‘If a man marries his brother’s wife,(C) it is an act of impurity; he has dishonored his brother. They will be childless.(D)

22 “‘Keep all my decrees and laws(E) and follow them, so that the land(F) where I am bringing you to live may not vomit you out.

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