7 Bible Verses

Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.
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Leviticus 18:22KJV
This verse from the Old Testament law explicitly prohibits sexual relations between men, describing it as an abomination. It is one of the most direct biblical statements regarding homosexual behavior.
If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
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Leviticus 20:13KJV
This verse prescribes the penalty under Old Testament law for homosexual acts between men. It reinforces the prohibition found in Leviticus 18:22 and shows the severity with which it was regarded in ancient Israel.
For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
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Romans 1:26-27KJV
Paul describes homosexual behavior as contrary to nature and the result of turning away from God. This passage addresses both male and female homosexual behavior in the context of God's judgment on human rebellion.
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
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1 Corinthians 6:9-10KJV
Paul lists various sins that exclude people from God's kingdom, including terms that many scholars interpret as references to homosexual behavior. The passage emphasizes that those who practice such things will not inherit eternal life.
Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;
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1 Timothy 1:9-10KJV
Paul includes those who engage in homosexual behavior among various categories of people for whom the law was given. The passage places homosexual acts within a broader context of behaviors that are contrary to sound Christian doctrine.
But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter: And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.
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Genesis 19:4-5KJV
The account of Sodom shows the men of the city seeking to sexually assault Lot's male guests. While scholars debate whether this primarily concerns homosexuality or hospitality violations, it has traditionally been understood as condemning homosexual behavior.
Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.
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Jude 1:7KJV
Jude references the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah as divine judgment for sexual immorality, including pursuing 'strange flesh.' This verse connects the cities' destruction to their sexual sins as a warning example.

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