1 The Lord spoke to Moses,
2 “Tell the Israelites: I am the Lord your God.
3 You used to live in Egypt. Don’t live the way the Egyptians do. I am bringing you to Canaan. Don’t live the way the Canaanites do. Never live by their standards.
4 Follow my rules, and live by my standards. I am the Lord your God.
5 Live by my standards, and obey my rules. You will have life through them. I am the Lord.
6 “Never have sexual intercourse with anyone related to you by blood. I am the Lord.
7 “Never have sexual intercourse with your mother. She is your own mother. Never have sexual intercourse with her.