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.
8 Never have sexual intercourse with your stepmother. She is related to you through your father.
9 Never have sexual intercourse with your stepsister, whether she is your father’s daughter or your mother’s daughter. It makes no difference whether or not she was born in your house.