THEOSISRoshdestwenski W.G.
The Holy Spirit provides insight regarding Amram's union with Jochebed, stating, "And Amram took Jochebed, his father's brother's daughter, for a wife." It was prohibited by God's law to marry within the closest kinship: "Thou shalt not reveal the shame of thy father's brother" (Leviticus 18:14). Thus, by marrying his cousin Jochebed, Amram acted contrary to God's commandments.
This law, regulating the degrees of marriage, was established by God during the time of Moses, following the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt, to uphold natural decency. Consequently, there are those who contend that Amram may not have been aware of this matrimonial restriction. The Apostle Paul teaches that "where there is no law, there is no offence" (Romans 4:15).
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Additionally, it is important to note that while Jochebed is referred to in Scripture as the daughter of her uncle Levi, this designation does not denote a direct kinship. Rather, it reflects her connection to her aunt; she was Amram's cousin through her aunt, not through her uncle. This collateral relationship did not constitute a lawful barrier to marriage. While Jochebed is called the daughter of Levi, this terminology in Scripture often refers to female descendants being labeled as daughters. Similarly, Elizabeth, the wife of Zacharias, although not a direct descendant of Aaron the high priest, is described as being from "the daughters of Aaron" (Luke 1:5).