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13 You shall not have intercourse with your mother’s sister, since she is your mother’s relative. 14 You shall not disgrace your father’s brother by having sexual relations with his wife,(A) since she, too, is your aunt. 15 You shall not have intercourse with your daughter-in-law;[a](B) she is your son’s wife; you shall not have intercourse with her.

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  1. 18:15 Judah had intercourse with his daughter-in-law Tamar (Gn 38), but did not know her true identity until her pregnancy was discovered.

13 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your mother’s sister,(A) because she is your mother’s close relative.

14 “‘Do not dishonor your father’s brother by approaching his wife to have sexual relations; she is your aunt.(B)

15 “‘Do not have sexual relations with your daughter-in-law.(C) She is your son’s wife; do not have relations with her.(D)

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