The sexual violation of an individual (normally, though not necessarily, female). This is a deeply traumatic and degrading experience for the victim and is an evil that Scripture condemns.

2 Samuel 13:1-15

Lust is the motivation for rape

2 Samuel 13:14

Women and rape

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Women are particularly vulnerable to male assault

Zechariah 14:2
Deuteronomy 22:25-29

Women were protected under the law

Ephesians 5:25,28-29

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Women are to be loved and cared for

Genesis 12:18-20
1 Peter 3:7
2 Samuel 13:19-20

The trauma of rape

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Its psychological and emotional effects

Genesis 34:6-7
Judges 19:26-28

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Its physical effects

Judges 20:4-5
Genesis 34:7-31

Avenging the victim of rape

2 Samuel 13:22-32
Judges 20:6-11
Romans 12:19; 13:3-4
James 1:20
Genesis 34:1-3

Examples of rape

Judges 19:24-25

Female rape

2 Samuel 13:2-13
Zechariah 14:2
Genesis 19:4-9
Judges 19:22-23

Attempted male rape

Leviticus 18:22; 20:13

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5494 revenge
5696 grandchildren
5715 menstruation
5740 virgin
5746 youth
5832 desire
5845 emptiness
5976 visiting
8777 lust