What does the Bible say about sodomy?
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The Bible teaches that sexual acts commonly called sodomy are contrary to God’s design for human sexuality and are to be rejected in repentance and faith. Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 explicitly forbid male same-sex intercourse, while Leviticus 18:23, 20:15-16, Exodus 22:19, and Deuteronomy 27:21 condemn bestiality. Genesis 19:5-8 and Judges 19:22 portray attempted gang rape and violent sexual wickedness, revealing the grave injustice of such acts. Deuteronomy 23:17 also forbids cultic sexual immorality. These commands uphold God’s holy purpose for marriage between a man and a woman, while the gospel offers mercy, cleansing, and new life to all who turn to Christ.
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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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