1. Leviticus 18:6 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What does the verb “approach” mean?

Leviticus 18:6 (ESV)

6 “None of you shall approach any one of his close relatives to uncover nakedness. I am the LORD.

The verb approach (qrb) can express the idea of drawing near to someone for sexual relations (Genesis 20:4; Deuteronomy 22:14). This meaning is reinforced by the clause, to uncover nakedness.