What does the Bible say about sleeping with a woman?

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The Bible teaches that sexual intimacy is a good gift of God reserved for the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman, and that sexual sin outside this covenant calls for repentance and forgiveness in Christ. Genesis 2 establishes marriage as a one-flesh union, while 1 Corinthians 7:1-40 commends marital faithfulness, mutual care, and self-control. Deuteronomy 22:22 condemns adultery, and Exodus 22:16 and Deuteronomy 22:28-29 treat sexual wrongdoing seriously within Israel’s civil law. Leviticus 18:22 and 1 Timothy 1:10 forbid practices contrary to God’s created order. Yet James 5:16 invites honest confession, and the gospel offers cleansing and restoration to all who turn to Christ.