King James Version
Leviticus 18:11 in the King James Version says “The nakedness of thy father's wife's daughter, begotten of thy father, she is thy sister, thou shalt not uncover her nak...” — study this verse from Leviticus chapter 18 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The nakedness of thy father's wife's daughter, begotten of thy father, she is thy sister, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.”
Leviticus 18:11 · KJV
The nakedness of thy sister, the daughter of thy father, or daughter of thy mother, whether she be born at home, or born abroad, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover.
The nakedness of thy son's daughter, or of thy daughter's daughter, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover: for theirs is thine own nakedness.
The nakedness of thy father's wife's daughter, begotten of thy father, she is thy sister, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's sister: she is thy father's near kinswoman.
Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy mother's sister: for she is thy mother's near kinswoman.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“The nakedness”
H6172nudity, literally (especially the pudenda) or figuratively (disgrace, blemish)
“daughter”
H1323a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
“of thy father”
H1father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
“begotten”
H4138nativity (plural birth-place); by implication, lineage, native country; also offspring, family
“of thy father”
H1father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
“she is thy sister”
H269a sister (used very widely [like h0251], literally and figuratively)
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“thou shalt not uncover”
H1540to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
“The nakedness”
H6172nudity, literally (especially the pudenda) or figuratively (disgrace, blemish)
This verse is found in the book of Leviticus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Leviticus 18:11 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.