Leviticus 18:15

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

የም​ራ​ት​ህን ኀፍ​ረተ ሥጋ አት​ግ​ለጥ፤ የል​ጅህ ሚስት ናት፤ ኀፍ​ረተ ሥጋ​ዋን አት​ግ​ለጥ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Leviticus says that you should not have a sexual relationship with your daughter-in-law, who is your son's wife. God is speaking through Moses, warning against forbidden relationships. The key message is about maintaining proper family boundaries and respect.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a toy, and that toy belongs to your friend's child. This verse is like saying, 'Don't play with your friend's child's toy because it's not yours.' In the same way, it's about respecting who belongs to whom in the family.

Historical Background

Moses wrote Leviticus around 1446-1406 BCE as part of the Law given by God to the Israelites. This verse was meant for the Israelite community, emphasizing family purity and the sanctity of relationships within the family structure.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this verse serves as a reminder about respecting family relationships and boundaries. For example, a grandfather should not have an inappropriate relationship with his granddaughter-in-law, maintaining a respectful and proper relationship.

Topics

• family
• morality
• boundaries
• respect
• sanctity of marriage
• relationships

Related Verses

• Leviticus 18:16
• Leviticus 18:20
• 1 Corinthians 5:1
• 1 Corinthians 6:18
• Ephesians 5:3

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this verse important?

It's important because it helps maintain the sanctity of family relationships and prevents inappropriate behavior that could harm family dynamics.

Can this verse be applied to modern families?

Yes, it can be applied to remind families of the importance of respect and boundaries in family relationships, even in modern contexts.

What happens if this verse is ignored?

Ignoring this verse can lead to family conflict, loss of respect, and moral decay within the family unit.

How does this relate to the broader message of the Bible?

This verse aligns with the broader message of the Bible about maintaining moral purity and upholding the sanctity of marriage and family relationships.