Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Cousins?
17 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Cousins in the Bible
Discover 20 powerful Bible verses about cousins. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential love & relationships topic.
Top 10 Verses About Cousins
- 1Genesis 1:28
“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. moveth: Heb. creepeth”
KJV - 2Genesis 20:12
“And yet indeed she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.”
KJV - 3Genesis 28:9
“Then went Esau unto Ishmael, and took unto the wives which he had Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael Abraham's son, the sister of Nebajoth, to be his wife. Mahalath: or, Bashemath”
KJV - 4Exodus 6:20
“And Amram took him Jochebed his father's sister to wife; and she bare him Aaron and Moses: and the years of the life of Amram were an hundred and thirty and seven years.”
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- 6Leviticus 18:6
“None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness: I am the LORD. near: Heb. remainder of his flesh”
KJV - 7Leviticus 18:8
“The nakedness of thy father's wife shalt thou not uncover: it is thy father's nakedness.”
KJV - 8Leviticus 18:9
“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.”
KJV - 9Leviticus 18:10
“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.”
KJV - 10Leviticus 18:11
“The nakedness of thy father's wife's daughter, begotten of thy father, she is thy sister, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.”
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Subtopics of Cousins
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Cousins? (17 Verses)
“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. moveth: Heb. creepeth”
“And yet indeed she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.”
“Then went Esau unto Ishmael, and took unto the wives which he had Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael Abraham's son, the sister of Nebajoth, to be his wife. Mahalath: or, Bashemath”
“And Amram took him Jochebed his father's sister to wife; and she bare him Aaron and Moses: and the years of the life of Amram were an hundred and thirty and seven years.”
“And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,”
“None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness: I am the LORD. near: Heb. remainder of his flesh”
“The nakedness of thy father's wife shalt thou not uncover: it is thy father's nakedness.”
“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 daughter in law: she is thy son's wife; thou shalt not uncover her nakedness.”
“Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it is thy brother's nakedness.”
“Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of a woman and her daughter, neither shalt thou take her son's daughter, or her daughter's daughter, to uncover her nakedness; for they are her near kinswomen: it is wickedness.”
“A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt.”
“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
“For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Cousins
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about cousins. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about cousins and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about cousins is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on cousins needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about cousins with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about cousins, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Cousins?
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