Leviticus 20:11"'The man who lies with his father's wife has uncovered his father's nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
The setting
Mount Sinai region, ~1445 BC. God establishes boundaries for sexual purity in the emerging Hebrew nation in the Sinai Peninsula, modern-day Egypt.
The emotion here: trembling as he records laws protecting family sanctity from pagan corruption
The original word
ervah (עֶרְוָה) — nakedness, shameful exposure, intimate violation of family honor
Why it matters
This specifically targeted Canaanite fertility cult practices that included ritual incest
Read with care
What most readers miss in Leviticus 20:11
The phrase 'their blood upon them' means they bear full responsibility for consequences
Common misconceptionModern readers think this is just about sex, but it's about protecting vulnerable family members from predators who abuse positions of trust
The thread continues
Verses that echo Leviticus 20:11
Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 20:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 20:11 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include family boundaries, sexual morality. Notable phrases: uncovered father's nakedness; put to death. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same angry
“Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, 'I am strong.'”
— Joel 3:10
“You blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel!”
— Matthew 23:24
“Listen to this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who tell their husba…”
— Amos 4:1
“I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can't stand your solemn assemblies.”
— Amos 5:21
“Your eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
— Deuteronomy 19:21
Your reflection
What does Leviticus 20:11 mean to you, today?
A short note. A question. A prayer. Saved privately to your Soul Garden, dated, and tied to this verse forever.
Speak your heart →Get 3 verses for "angry"
Delivered to your inbox right now. Free.