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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If a man marries his brother’s wife, it is an act of impurity. He has uncovered the nakedness of his brother; they shall be childless.

World English Bible (WEB)

“‘If a man takes his brother’s wife, it is an impurity. He has uncovered his brother’s nakedness. They shall be childless.

King James Version (KJV)

And if a man shall take his brother’s wife, it is an unclean thing: he hath uncovered his brother’s nakedness; they shall be childless.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And if a man shall take his brother`s wife, it is impurity: he hath uncovered his brother`s nakedness; they shall be childless.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And if a man takes his brother's wife, it is an unclean act; he has put shame on his brother; they will have no children.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y el que tomare la mujer de su hermano, es suciedad; la desnudez de su hermano descubrió; sin hijos serán.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»Si un hombre tiene relaciones sexuales con la esposa de su hermano, comete un acto detestable, y deshonra a su hermano. Tanto el hombre como la mujer serán considerados culpables, y morirán sin tener hijos.

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