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Bible Note: Greetings Searcher! Some observations: Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge. Hebrews 13:4 Marriage partners are not excluded from holding their relationship "in honor among all." (I think that this key word, "honor," is needed more than ever today!) In the context of 1 Cor 7 - intimacy is a gift of God to be mutually desired and enjoyed. Refusing intimacy is to be mutally agreed upon but not for self-centered purposes. (verse 5) I agree that the Song of Songs (Solomon) is suggestive of sexual enjoyment. I am glad that it is not defined, per se, as that would appear to limit rather than allow for a varied expression of conjugal intimacies. The marraige bed "undefined," does not make it undefiled! I believe the key word in this passage of 1 Cor 7 is "agreement." Thanks Searcher! Blessings, Mommapbs |