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What the Bible Says About Seduction

Overview

The Bible addresses seduction across 11 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy, Exodus and 2 Timothy. Closely related themes include Adultery, Woman, Virgin and Rape.

Key Bible verses about seduction

Old Testament

Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 22:23

If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed unto an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;

Deuteronomy 22:24

Then ye shall bring them both out unto the gate of that city, and ye shall stone them with stones that they die; the damsel, because she cried not, being in the city; and the man, because he hath humbled his neighbour's wife: so thou shalt put away evil from among you.

Deuteronomy 22:25

But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with her shall die: force: or, take strong hold of

Deuteronomy 22:26

But unto the damsel thou shalt do nothing; there is in the damsel no sin worthy of death: for as when a man riseth against his neighbour, and slayeth him, even so is this matter:

Deuteronomy 22:27

For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.

Deuteronomy 22:28

If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, which is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found;

Deuteronomy 22:29

Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel's father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife; because he hath humbled her, he may not put her away all his days.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying seduction for yourself

  • Begin with Exodus 22:16, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Deuteronomy, Exodus and 2 Timothy each treat the theme.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Adultery, Woman, Virgin and Rape.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about seduction?

The Bible addresses seduction across 11 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy, Exodus and 2 Timothy. Closely related themes include Adultery, Woman, Virgin and Rape.

How many Bible verses are about seduction?

The Bible references seduction in 11 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention seduction?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 22:16: “And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.”

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