1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Leviticus 18:8 | Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy father's wife: for it is the nakedness of thy father. | Father. He hath known her; and to him she belongs, as being one flesh. (Haydock) --- If he were even dead, it would shew a want of respect to marry his widow, though she were not your own mother. (Calmet) --- This law, Ruben and the incestuous Corinthian transgressed. [1 Corinthians 5:1] (Tirinus) |