King James Version
Deuteronomy 27:20 in the King James Version says “Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife; because he uncovereth his father's skirt. And all the people shall say, ...” — study this verse from Deuteronomy chapter 27 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“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 · KJV
Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.
Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.
Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife; because he uncovereth his father's skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.
Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen.
Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“be he that lieth”
H7901to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
“his father's”
H1father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“because he uncovereth”
H1540to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
“skirt”
H3671an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinna
“his father's”
H1father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
“And all the people”
H5971a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
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