Deuteronomy 27:20 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“Cursed be he that lieth with his father’s wife; because he uncovereth his father’s skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.”

Deuteronomy 27:20 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Deuteronomy 27:20 in 6 Bible Translations

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Deuteronomy 27:20 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“‘Cursed is he who lies with his father’s wife, because he dishonors his father’s bed.’ All the people shall say, ‘Amen.’”

Deuteronomy 27:20 — World English Bible

Deuteronomy 27:20 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“Cursed be he that lieth with his father’s wife, because he hath uncovered his father’s skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.”

Deuteronomy 27:20 — American Standard Version

Deuteronomy 27:20 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“`Cursed <FI>is<Fi> he who is lying with his father's wife, for he hath uncovered his father's skirt, --and all the people have said, Amen.”

Deuteronomy 27:20 — Young's Literal Translation

Deuteronomy 27:20 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife; for he uncovereth his father's skirt! And all the people shall say, Amen.”

Deuteronomy 27:20 — Darby Translation

Deuteronomy 27:20 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Cursed be hee that lyeth with his fathers wife: for he hath vncouered his fathers skirt: And all the people shall say: So be it.”

Deuteronomy 27:20 — Geneva Bible

Deuteronomy 27:20 in Context — Deuteronomy 27

18 Maldito el que hiciere errar al ciego en el camino. Y dirá todo el pueblo: Amén.

19 Maldito el que torciere el derecho del extranjero, del huérfano, y de la viuda. Y dirá todo el pueblo: Amén.

20 Maldito el que se echare con la mujer de su padre; por cuanto descubrió el regazo de su padre. Y dirá todo el pueblo: Amén.

21 Maldito el que tuviere parte con cualquiera bestia. Y dirá todo el pueblo: Amén.

22 Maldito el que se echare con su hermana, hija de su padre, ó hija de su madre. Y dirá todo el pueblo: Amén.

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What Does Deuteronomy 27:20 Mean?

Deuteronomy 27:20 is a verse from the Book of Deuteronomy, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Deuteronomy chapter 27. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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