Topical Encyclopedia The term "Sodomites" is often associated with the inhabitants of the ancient city of Sodom, which, along with Gomorrah, was destroyed by divine judgment due to its grievous sins. The narrative of Sodom is primarily found in Genesis 18-19, where the city's moral depravity is highlighted. The term "Sodomites" has historically been used to describe individuals engaged in practices considered contrary to biblical teachings on sexuality.In the context of the Bible, the word "harlot" or "shrine prostitute" is used to describe individuals who engaged in sexual immorality, often linked to pagan worship practices. These terms are found in various passages throughout the Old Testament, where they are condemned as contrary to the covenantal relationship between God and His people. One notable passage is Deuteronomy 23:17-18 , which states: "No daughter or son of Israel is to be a shrine prostitute. You must not bring the wages of a prostitute or the earnings of a dog into the house of the LORD your God to pay any vow, because both are detestable to the LORD your God." Here, the term "shrine prostitute" is explicitly mentioned, highlighting the prohibition against such practices among the Israelites. The association of "harlotry" with idolatry is a recurring theme in the prophetic literature. For instance, in Hosea 4:12-14 , the prophet Hosea condemns Israel for engaging in spiritual adultery, using the imagery of harlotry to describe their unfaithfulness to God: "My people consult their wooden idols, and their divining rods inform them. For a spirit of prostitution leads them astray; they have played the harlot against their God." The use of the term "harlot" in these contexts underscores the seriousness with which the biblical text views both physical and spiritual infidelity. It serves as a metaphor for the broader theme of covenant unfaithfulness, where the people of God are called to live in holiness and devotion, avoiding the practices of surrounding nations that lead them away from their commitment to the LORD. In summary, the terms "Sodomites," "harlot," and "shrine prostitute" in the Bible are used to describe behaviors and practices that are seen as violations of God's commandments. These terms serve as a warning against the dangers of moral and spiritual compromise, urging the faithful to uphold the standards of righteousness as outlined in Scripture. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 38:21,22Then he asked the men of that place, saying, Where is the harlot, that was openly by the way side? And they said, There was no harlot in this place. Nave's Topical Index Strong's Hebrew 6945. qadesh -- a temple prostitute... the same as qodesh Definition a temple prostitute NASB Word Usage cult prostitute (2), cult prostitutes (2), male cult prostitutes (2), sodomites (1), temple ... /hebrew/6945.htm - 6k Library Some Man Will Say, "So Then any Thief Whatever is to be Accounted ... Matt. x. 7, 8, 9 1 Cor. Iii. 15-Dec Letter x. --For 338. Coss. Ursus and Polemius; Pr??f. The Same ... Chapter xiv Answer to the Objection of the Heathen, that it was not Right to ... The Debt of Iren??us to Justin Martyr A Caution against Bigotry The Prophets were Sent from one and the Same Father from whom the ... The Mystery Resources What does the Bible say about anal sex? What is sodomy according to the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhy did Lot offer up his daughters to be gang raped? Why did God allow Lot's daughters to later have sex with their father? | GotQuestions.org What is the Queen James Bible? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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