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.
Related Topics
- Babylon
- Marriage
- Revelation