What does the Bible say about sodomy?
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The Bible teaches that sexual acts often called sodomy, including male same-sex intercourse and sexual relations with animals, violate God’s good design for human sexuality. Leviticus 18:22-23 and 20:13, 15-16 explicitly forbid these practices, while Exodus 22:19 and Deuteronomy 27:21 likewise condemn bestiality. Genesis 19:5-8 and Judges 19:22 portray grievous attempted sexual violence and must not be used to excuse coercion or cruelty. Deuteronomy 23:17 forbids sexual practices connected with pagan worship. Scripture calls all people to repent of sexual sin and to receive God’s mercy through Christ, who forgives, renews, and teaches his people to live in holiness.
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- General scriptures concerning Genesis 19:5-8; Exodus 22:19; Leviticus 18:22; Leviticus 18:23; Leviticus 20:13; Leviticus 20:15; Leviticus 20:16; Deuteronomy 23:17; Deuteronomy 27:21; Judges 19:22; 1 Kings 14:24; 1 Kings 15:12
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