Prostitution

Scripture condemns the offering of sex for money or favours. However, it also stresses the prospect of new life in Christ for prostitutes, and points to some prostitutes as examples of faith.

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Prostitution among the heathen For money Ge 38:15–16; Jos 2:1; Joe 3:3 Religious prostitution Ge 38:21–22; Job 36:14 Prostitution in Israel It was forbidden under God’s law Le 19:29; Dt 23:17–18 Priests were forbidden to marry prostitutes See also Le 21:7; Le 21:14 The penalties for prostitution Ge 38:24;…