Bible Question: Various translations of the Bible interchange the terms "homosexual" with "homosexual offender," "sodomite," and "pervert." Is this just semantics and the words are intended to be synonymous, or is there a real difference between the terms? Is homosexuality itself actually forbidden in the New Testament? |
Bible Answer: The verse in which this question seems to come up with me is 1Corinthians 6:9. In looking at various bible translations and comparing this verse, it seems to me that 'homosexuals' as we know them today is not what is being spoken of here or in 1Timothy. Traditionally, 'sodomite' and 'homosexual' have been taught to mean the same thing or that they are synonymous. They are not. A 'sodomite' is a male cult prostitute or a quasi sacred devotee to licentiousness via prostitution. The context is idolatry and the sexual acts that were done in service or worship to false gods like Baal, Molech, Ashtoreth, etc. A good link to visit is www.cebiaz.com/book. Let me know what you think. God bless. Leecappella |