Deu 27:20 | NET2full | STEP | ‘ Cursed is the one who goes to bed with his father’s former wife , for he dishonors his father .’ Then all the people will say , ‘ Amen !’

‏ Deuteronomy 27:20

20 ‘Cursed is the one who goes to bed with ^{▼▼tn Heb “lies down with.” The verb שָׁכַב (shakhav) “to lie down” can be a euphemism for going to bed for sexual relations (cf. NASB, NRSV “who lies with”; NIV “who sleeps with”; NLT “who has sexual intercourse with”).} his father’s former wife, ^{▼▼tn See note at Deut 22:30.} for he dishonors his father.’ ^{▼▼tn Heb “he uncovers his father’s skirt” (NASB similar). See note at Deut 22:30.} Then all the people will say, ‘Amen!’