Bible Dictionary
Fornication
Fornication refers to sexual immorality, which the Mosaic law firmly condemned. Scripture also frequently uses the term figuratively for Israel’s unfaithfulness to God through idolatry and apostasy.
Biblical Usage
The prophets use fornication symbolically for forsaking God and following idols. Israel’s idolatry is portrayed as spiritual unfaithfulness, while the ordinary sexual meaning is condemned by the Mosaic law.
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