Word Study- Sexual Immorality
Old Testament:
Some translations always use adultery while some English translations sometimes use sexual immorality as a translation. All words used derive from Naaph. The various versions used include yinaf, hannoef, and vehannoafet. This word means adultery and/or fornification.
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New Testament
There are 4 different words used to refer to sexual immorality. Here is a breakdown of the words used and a summary of what their meaning is based on the context of the chapter and book the word is used throughout the Bible.
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Thoughts
Not only is Sexual Immorality almost always referring to adultery or idolatry and always a type of unfaithfulness to a person or to God. There are also characteristics given about it. Its done in the dark. People are ashamed to talk about it. They want to hide it.