The Bible covers a wide range of topics, some of which can be controversial or challenging to discuss. One such topic is sodomy. For those seeking insight or a deeper understanding of what Scripture says about it, the Bible provides verses that touch on the nature of human relationships, morality, and living according to God’s teachings. These verses offer perspective while inviting us to reflect on the values that shape our faith and our lives.
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Bible Verses About Sodomy
Leviticus 18:22 – The law identifies certain sexual acts as sinful
“Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.” – Leviticus 18:22
Leviticus 20:13 – Serious consequences are given for specific practices
“If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads.” – Leviticus 20:13
Romans 1:26-27 – The consequences of rejecting God’s design
“Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. In the same way, the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another.” – Romans 1:26-27
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 – A warning against practices that exclude from the Kingdom
“Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men.” – 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
1 Timothy 1:10 – The law is intended for unholy behaviors
“We also know that the law is made not for the righteous, but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality.” – 1 Timothy 1:10
Genesis 19:5 – An example of the consequences of sodomy
“They called to Lot, ‘Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us so we can have sex with them!'” – Genesis 19:5
Jude 1:7 – Sodom and Gomorrah as a historical lesson
“In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire.” – Jude 1:7
2 Peter 2:6 – The fate of cities indulging in immorality
“If he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by burning them to ashes, and made them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly.” – 2 Peter 2:6
Matthew 19:4-6 – God’s intent for marriage and sexual relations
“Haven’t you read that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’?” – Matthew 19:4-6
1 Corinthians 5:1 – Call to recognize and address immorality
“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that even pagans do not tolerate: a man is sleeping with his father’s wife.” – 1 Corinthians 5:1
Proverbs 6:32 – The folly of engaging in sexual immorality
“But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.” – Proverbs 6:32
Mark 10:6-9 – God’s design for sexuality begins at creation
“But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.’ For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” – Mark 10:6-9
Ezekiel 16:49-50 – The sins of Sodom beyond sodomy
“Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy.” – Ezekiel 16:49-50
Galatians 5:19-21 – The acts of the flesh contrasted with the Spirit
“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like.” – Galatians 5:19-21
Hebrews 13:4 – The sanctity of marriage and judgment for immorality
“Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.” – Hebrews 13:4
Psalm 119:9 – The Word of God as a guide to purity
“How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.” – Psalm 119:9
1 John 2:15-17 – The warning against loving the world and its practices
“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.” – 1 John 2:15-17
Romans 12:1-2 – Living a life pleasing to God
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” – Romans 12:1-2
Proverbs 5:3-5 – The warning against the allure of immorality
“For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword.” – Proverbs 5:3-5
Ephesians 5:3 – The call to avoid sexual immorality
“But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.” – Ephesians 5:3
Matthew 5:28 – The heart matters in matters of morality
“But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” – Matthew 5:28
2 Timothy 2:22 – Pursuing righteousness while fleeing youthful lusts
“Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” – 2 Timothy 2:22
Isaiah 3:9 – The boldness of sin as a sign of societal decline
“The look on their faces testifies against them; they parade their sin like Sodom; they do not hide it. Woe to them! They have brought disaster upon themselves.” – Isaiah 3:9
Proverbs 7:25-27 – The tragic end of succumbing to immorality
“Do not let your heart turn to her ways or stray into her paths. Many are the victims she has brought down; her slain are a mighty throng.” – Proverbs 7:25-27
Colossians 3:5 – The call to put to death earthly desires
“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.” – Colossians 3:5
Revelation 21:8 – The fate of the immoral
“But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” – Revelation 21:8
Matthew 7:14 – The path of righteousness is narrow
“But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” – Matthew 7:14
Romans 8:5-6 – The mindset on the flesh vs. the Spirit
“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” – Romans 8:5-6
Philippians 4:8 – Focusing on what is true and noble
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8