I know you love me too. An uncle or aunt that are committed to their nieces and nephews can play an invaluable part in their lives. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. (verse 30). Bless and protect them in the year ahead. From endless cries to endless laughs K Tell your niece how much you treasure the friendship you've created with these loving verses. On the following day, the firstborn said to the younger, Behold, I lay last night with my father; let us make him drink wine tonight also; then you go in and lie with him, that we may preserve our family through our father. So they made their father drink wine that night also, and the younger arose and lay with him; and he did not know when she lay down or when she arose. Discussing the biblical incest laws, Baruch Levine, Professor (Emeritus) of Bible at NYU writes, The prohibition of incest reflects the almost universal, natural feelings of a person towards those with whom he has been reared.[3]Nevertheless, not all cultures in the ancient Near East had incest laws; even among the majority that did, the exact list of who was forbidden varied. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth and said, My lords, please turn aside to your servant's house and spend the night and wash your feet. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your mother's sister, for she is your mother's relative. To me it seems that both are included in the term. My childrens aunt was the embodiment of both women. Bible verses about family unity are great for reminding your loved ones whats truly important year-round. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God. Acts 16:31-34, Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. When God called Abraham to begin his journey, Lot went with him (Genesis 12:5). I love you Uncle The Bible tells us that we are to honor God with our bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19). In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. 'If there is a man who lies with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall surely be put to death; they have committed incest, their bloodguiltiness is upon them. 1. I have read it to her on her birthday and on Women's Day. First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. [13], Most of the extensions on this list, however, forbid unions of people who are two generations separated from one another and are not likely to occur, such as a man and his mothers mother, as mentioned above. safeq eshet ahiv. The copyright of all poems on this website belong to the individual authors. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15, The Lord watch between you and me, when we are out of one anothers sight. Genesis 31:49, God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1, The Lord is near to those who are discouraged; he saves those who have lost all hope. But what happens if you dont have any nieces or nephews? We like to laugh and play games for awhile. 'None of you shall approach any blood relative of his to uncover nakedness; I am the LORD. She had offered them spiritual guidance. When I see you, I hold on tight. And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. I knew that many people would memorialize her culinary expertise in their tributes; but I wanted to register my opinion that she was much more than a good cook. It is lewdness. For example, a man is forbidden to have relations with his mothers mother, and Maimonides clarifies that this also applies to her mother and that this prohibition extends indefinitely to all of his mothers female forebears. Contact me: openbibleinfo (at) gmail.com. May God always protect you from all evil things and give you a happy life! However, the Torah does not forbid a man from having relations with his niece, the daughter of his sister or brother. For example, Moses Maimonides, following earlier Talmudic law,[10]writes in hisMishneh Torah (Nashim, Laws ofIshshut, 1:6): Maimonides list really contains more than twenty prohibitions as some of the twenty are actually references to more than one forbidden relative whom he groups together. So they made their father drink wine that night, and the firstborn went in and lay with her father; and he did not know when she lay down or when she arose. On the following day, the firstborn said to the younger, Behold, I lay last night with my father; let us make him drink wine tonight also; then you go in and lie with him, that we may preserve our family through our father.. Whether the nurturing aunt who takes on an orphan like Peter 'Spiderman' Parker's Aunt May; the embittered Aunt Lydia of the Handmaid's Tale; or the worldly eccentric like Aunt Augusta in. She is your mother; you are not to uncover her nakedness. (verse 26). You shall follow my rules and keep my statutes and walk in them. - Here is a law against all conformity to the corrupt usages of the heathen. Their bloodguiltiness is upon them. Share your story! Every member of the family has a unique role to play in the family unit. Even though you can't say it Published by Family Friend Poems August 2008 with permission of the author. You're growing up so fast So here are some rules to follow before I tell you. But I will establish my covenant with you, and you shall come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife, and your sons' wives with you. I lost my nephew 2 years ago and I said the same thing, and someone said to me, close your eyes and think of Robbie. For more details on what relations are considered incest in Karaite Judaism, see the continuation of theEJarticle. I always thank God for the greatest gift he has ever given me, and that's you. I am the Lord your God. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. To the best uncle in the world, you take me on so many bike rides, and I'm thankful for what you do for me. You might also want to consider our resource ongeneral family quotes and sayings. He said, therefore, "I will send you a young goat from the flock." The Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did to Sarah as he had promised. As for the younger, she also bore a son, and called his name Ben-ammi; he is the father of the sons of Ammon to this day. Please consider supporting TheTorah.com. With the virtues of these Bible women in my mind, and the joy that my children's aunt held a place among them, the lines above came easily. She had shared hours of fun and laughter with them. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's sister; she is your father's relative. After the death of Ahab, Moab rebelled against Israel. They will die childless. Z. (So tell your nieces and nephews about this today.). So the rabbis had to step in to forbid a mans fathers maternal half-brothers wife. Of course not! She is energetic and strong, a hard worker (verse 17). Our sweet little niece, you make us smile. I love and miss you Pookie can't wait till you get back home. When their flocks had gotten too big for them to stay together, Abraham let Lot choose the lush land of the Jordan plain (Genesis 12:9) When Lot was caught in the middle of a war and taken captive, Abraham rescued him (Genesis 14:16). In addition, the rabbis clarify (or extend) the uncles wife prohibitions to include the wives of his parents half-brothers, even if they only share the same mother but not the same father (7 & 8). He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. Psalm 127:3-5, Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. Ephesians 5:25, Love is patient, love is kind. 1. Poems for a Niece From an Aunt. [12]For example, Leviticus 18:14 prohibits a man from having intercourse with his paternal uncles wife. It is a blessing to be an uncle or an aunt, lets make sure we are a blessing to our nieces and nephews. And he made them a feast and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. See Maimonides,Mishneh Torah, Qedushah, Issurei biah2:2. If someone were to give their nephew $1 million dollars but never spend time with him or teach him anything about life, would he really be better off? Mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, the list is nearly endless. 1 Peter 3:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes Thanks to my Muse for helping me rise to the challenge. (2 Timothy 1:5 NLT). In the days, months and years that lie ahead,When we talk about how things used to be,Some will say this, some will say thatBut on these things well have to agree:Our aunt was godly, and wise, and fun;The best sister, homemaker and friend;And in the hearts of her nieces and nephewsShell be special from now till the end. [15] For more detail on forbidden relations in early Karaite Judaism, see Leon Nemoy, Two Controversial Points in the Karaite Law of Incest,Hebrew Union College Annual49 (1978): 24765; Nemoy,Karaite Anthology: Excerpts from the Early Literature(New Haven: Yale University Press, 1952), 12332; Aviram Ravitzky, : , -, ,AJS Review41.2 (November 2017), 132. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your son's daughter or of your daughter's daughter, for their nakedness is your own nakedness. veha-nose et bat ahoto; TosafotYevamot99a, s.v. Modern scholars discuss whether the term uncovering the nakedness ( ) is a euphemism for sexual intercourse or for marriage. Bible Verses About Missing Someone "The Lord watch between you and me, when we are out of one another's sight." - Genesis 31:49 "God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble." - Psalm 46:1 "The Lord is near to those who are discouraged; he saves those who have lost all hope. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your fathers brother; you shall not approach his wife, she is your aunt. The firstborn bore a son, and called his name Moab; he is the father of the Moabites to this day. If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both of them shall surely be put to death; they have committed perversion; their blood is upon them. Image by cottonbro on Pexels. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. 'The nakedness of your sister, either your father's daughter or your mother's daughter, whether born at home or born outside, their nakedness you shall not uncover. The Bible describes Lot as "just" and "righteous," which meant he kept God's Law. Seeing the Letter Tet in a Dream: 9th Anniversary, Study the Torah with Academic Scholarship, By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. She said, moreover, "Will you give a pledge until you send it?" Good people suffer many troubles, but the Lord saves them from them all. Psalm 34:18-19, So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. John 16:22, For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem. Isaiah 66:13, You, LORD, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry. Psalm 10:17, He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, that is, you shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt. I know you must be overwhelmed with emotions. Q The firstborn bore a son, and called his name Moab; he is the father of the Moabites to this day. (verse 26). [7] The half-sister is prohibited in Lev 18:9 and 20:17; it is also prohibited in Deut 27:22, as part of Deuteronomys much less extensive list. You shall not uncover the nakedness of your fathers sister; she is your fathers blood relative. The taboo against incest is not an outgrowth of biology. For John had been saying to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.". Cursed be anyone who lies with his sister, whether the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen., Cursed be anyone who lies with his father's wife, because he has uncovered his father's nakedness. And all the people shall say, Amen. Cursed be anyone who lies with any kind of animal. And all the people shall say, Amen. Cursed be anyone who lies with his sister, whether the daughter of his father or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen. Cursed be anyone who lies with his mother-in-law. And all the people shall say, Amen., And the name of his house shall be called in Israel, The house of him who had his sandal pulled off.. They will be childless. In the world of non-human mammals, it is not uncommon for a male to engage in sexual activity with its mother or sister. Visit the Bible online to search for words if you dont know the specific passage yourre looking for. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Romans 12:9, We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19, So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13, And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them. Luke 6:31, If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18, And they said, Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household. And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. 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