Bible Dictionary

Fornication

sexual relations between people who are not married to each other

Basic Meaning

Fornication refers to sexual relations between people who are not married to each other.

The word has been used throughout history in legal, moral, and religious contexts.


Biblical Usage

The word fornication appears throughout Scripture in historical passages, teachings, letters, and prophecy.

References to fornication occur in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.


  • Babylon
  • Marriage
  • Revelation

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