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== Holman Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_41189" /> == | == Holman Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_41189" /> == | ||
<p> In the Old [[Testament]] <i> zanah </i> regularly refers to wrongful heterosexual intercourse, primarily in regard to women ( Judges 19:2; Jeremiah 3:1; Hosea 4:13 ). The noun “harlot” or “whore” is derived from the same stem (Genesis 34:31; Joshua 2:1-3; Proverbs 23:27; Hosea 4:13-14 ). In a figurative sense, <i> zanah </i> refers to Israel's unfaithfulness to | <p> In the Old [[Testament]] <i> zanah </i> regularly refers to wrongful heterosexual intercourse, primarily in regard to women ( Judges 19:2; Jeremiah 3:1; Hosea 4:13 ). The noun “harlot” or “whore” is derived from the same stem ( Genesis 34:31; Joshua 2:1-3; Proverbs 23:27; Hosea 4:13-14 ). In a figurative sense, <i> zanah </i> refers to Israel's unfaithfulness to God ( 2 Chronicles 21:11; Isaiah 1:21; Jeremiah 3:1-5; Ezekiel 16:26-28 ). In addition, the sinfulness of [[Tyre]] ( Isaiah 23:17 ) and [[Nineveh]] ( Nahum 3:4 ) are portrayed in this manner. </p> <p> In Paul's letters, <i> porneia </i> and/or related words refer to an incestuous relationship ( 1 Corinthians 5:1 ), sexual relations with a prostitute ( 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 ), and various forms of unchastity both heterosexual and homosexual ( Romans 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:9-11; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; 1 Corinthians 7:2; 2 Corinthians 12:21; Ephesians 5:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:3 ). [[Immorality]] is a sin against God ( 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 6:15-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 ). In the Gospels, the term, on occasion, is related to adultery ( Matthew 5:32; Matthew 19:9 ) and in Revelation may refer to harlotry or prostitution ( Revelation 2:14 ,Revelation 2:14, 2:20 ). The word “harlot” or “whore” is derived from the same root ( Revelation 19:2 ). In Acts, the [[Apostolic]] [[Council]] requires that [[Gentiles]] avoid <i> porneia </i> ( Acts 15:20 ,Acts 15:20, 15:29 ). <i> Porneia </i> , and related words also have a figurative meaning of unfaithfulness to God ( Matthew 12:39; John 8:41; Revelation 2:21; Revelation 9:21; Revelation 14:8; Revelation 19:2 ). See [[Adultery]]; Sex, Teaching on. </p> <p> [[Donald]] [[E.]] Cook </p> | ||
== Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_130110" /> == | == Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_130110" /> == | ||
<p> (1): | <p> '''(1):''' ''' (''' n.) The state or quality of being immoral; vice. </p> <p> '''(2):''' ''' (''' n.) An immoral act or practice. </p> | ||
== | == Charles Buck Theological Dictionary <ref name="term_19931" /> == | ||
<p> | <p> An action inconsistent with our duty towards men, and consequently a sin against God, who hath commanded us to do justly, and love mercy. </p> <p> See [[Morality.]] </p> | ||
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Revision as of 21:51, 12 October 2021
Holman Bible Dictionary [1]
In the Old Testament zanah regularly refers to wrongful heterosexual intercourse, primarily in regard to women ( Judges 19:2; Jeremiah 3:1; Hosea 4:13 ). The noun “harlot” or “whore” is derived from the same stem ( Genesis 34:31; Joshua 2:1-3; Proverbs 23:27; Hosea 4:13-14 ). In a figurative sense, zanah refers to Israel's unfaithfulness to God ( 2 Chronicles 21:11; Isaiah 1:21; Jeremiah 3:1-5; Ezekiel 16:26-28 ). In addition, the sinfulness of Tyre ( Isaiah 23:17 ) and Nineveh ( Nahum 3:4 ) are portrayed in this manner.
In Paul's letters, porneia and/or related words refer to an incestuous relationship ( 1 Corinthians 5:1 ), sexual relations with a prostitute ( 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 ), and various forms of unchastity both heterosexual and homosexual ( Romans 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:9-11; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; 1 Corinthians 7:2; 2 Corinthians 12:21; Ephesians 5:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:3 ). Immorality is a sin against God ( 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 6:15-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 ). In the Gospels, the term, on occasion, is related to adultery ( Matthew 5:32; Matthew 19:9 ) and in Revelation may refer to harlotry or prostitution ( Revelation 2:14 ,Revelation 2:14, 2:20 ). The word “harlot” or “whore” is derived from the same root ( Revelation 19:2 ). In Acts, the Apostolic Council requires that Gentiles avoid porneia ( Acts 15:20 ,Acts 15:20, 15:29 ). Porneia , and related words also have a figurative meaning of unfaithfulness to God ( Matthew 12:39; John 8:41; Revelation 2:21; Revelation 9:21; Revelation 14:8; Revelation 19:2 ). See Adultery; Sex, Teaching on.
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(1): ( n.) The state or quality of being immoral; vice.
(2): ( n.) An immoral act or practice.
Charles Buck Theological Dictionary [3]
An action inconsistent with our duty towards men, and consequently a sin against God, who hath commanded us to do justly, and love mercy.
See Morality.
