en_tn/lev/18/09.md

# Do not uncover the nakedness of

Here the idiom "uncover the nakedness" of someone means "have sexual relations" with someone. See how you translated this idiom in [Leviticus 18:6](../18/06.md). Alternate translation: "Do not have sexual relations with" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom]])

# whether she is the daughter of your father or the daughter of your mother

This means a man cannot have sexual intercourse with his sister if they have the same parents or even if she has a different mother or father.

# whether she was born in your home or distant from you

Another possible meaning is, "whether she grew up at your home or far away from you."