Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6100 Aspects of sin » 6236 sexual sin » 6240 rape 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. Lust is the motivation for rape Women and rape Women are particularly vulnerable to male assault 2 Samuel 13:14 See also Zechariah 14:2 Women were protected under the law Women are to be loved and cared for Ephesians 5:25,28-29 See also Genesis 12:18-20; 1 Peter 3:7 The trauma of rape Its psychological and emotional effects 2 Samuel 13:19-20 See also Genesis 34:6-7 Its physical effects Judges 19:26-28 See also Judges 20:4-5 Avenging the victim of rape Genesis 34:7-31; 2 Samuel 13:22-32; Judges 20:6-11; Romans 12:19; Romans 13:3-4; James 1:20 Examples of rape Female rape Genesis 34:1-3; Judges 19:24-25; 2 Samuel 13:2-13; Zechariah 14:2 Attempted male rape Genesis 19:4-9; Judges 19:22-23; Leviticus 18:22; Leviticus 20:13 See also
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