What does the Bible say about prostitution?

Prostitution is consistently condemned throughout Scripture. In Deuteronomy 23:17-18, the law is clear, “There shall be no ritual harlot of the daughters of Israel, or a perverted one of the sons of Israel. You shall not bring the wages of a harlot or the price of a dog to the house of the Lord your God for any vowed offering.” This shows both the moral and spiritual offense of such sin.

Proverbs 6:26-29 warns about the destructive nature of engaging with a harlot, stating, “By means of a harlot a man is reduced to a crust of bread… Can a man take fire to his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?” The imagery is vivid—prostitution leads to ruin and shame.

Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 6:15-16, “Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a harlot? Certainly not!” He emphasizes that sexual union joins people in more than just flesh—it defiles the body and dishonors God.

Yet, the gospel is also clear: redemption is possible. Rahab, once a harlot in Jericho, became part of the lineage of Christ (Matthew 1:5). In Luke 7:37-50, a sinful woman, often understood to be a prostitute, anoints Jesus’ feet with her tears and is forgiven. He says, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.”

Prostitution is sin, but like all sin, it can be forgiven and washed clean through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.

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