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Chapter 226

sexual immorality

Samaritan

A Samaritan is a resident of Samaria. The Samaritans and the Jews generally detested each other during the time that Jesus walked the Earth.

sata

A sata is: a dry measure of capacity approximately equal to 13 liters or 1.5 pecks.

Satan

Satan means "accuser." This is one name for the devil, an enemy of God and God's people.

scribe

A scribe is one who copies God's law. They were often respected as teachers and authorities on God's law.

selah

Selah is a musical term indicating a pause or instrumental interlude for reflection.

The term "sexual immorality" in the New Testament comes from the Greek "porneia," which refers to any sexual activity besides that between a husband and his wife. In other words, prostitution (male or female), bestiality, homosexual activity, any sexual intercourse outside of marriage, and the production and consumption of pornography all are included in this term.