3. You must not do as they do in Egypt, where you used to live, and you must not do as they do in the land of Canaan, where I am bringing you. Do not follow their practices.
4. You must obey my laws and be careful to follow my decrees. I am the Lord your God.
5. Keep my decrees and laws, for the person who obeys them will live by them. I am the Lord.
6. ‘ “No one is to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. I am the Lord.
7. ‘ “Do not dishonour your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; do not have relations with her.
8. ‘ “Do not have sexual relations with your father’s wife; that would dishonour your father.