In the context of the Bible, the term "erection" is not directly referenced in the sense of human physiology as understood in modern medical terms. However, the concept of erection can be explored through the lens of biblical teachings on human sexuality, marriage, and moral conduct.

Biblical Context of Sexuality

The Bible addresses human sexuality as a natural and God-given aspect of human life, intended to be expressed within the boundaries of marriage between a man and a woman. In Genesis 1:27-28 , it is written, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it.'" This passage underscores the divine intention for procreation and the expression of sexual intimacy within marriage.

Marriage and Sexual Intimacy

The Song of Solomon, also known as the Song of Songs, is a poetic book that celebrates the beauty of marital love and sexual desire. While it does not explicitly mention the physiological aspects of sexuality, it vividly portrays the mutual affection and desire between a husband and wife. For example, Song of Solomon 7:10 states, "I belong to my beloved, and his desire is for me." This reflects the biblical view that sexual desire is a natural and integral part of the marital relationship.

Moral Conduct and Purity

The Bible emphasizes the importance of sexual purity and self-control. In 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 , Paul writes, "For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God." This passage highlights the call for believers to exercise self-discipline and to honor God with their bodies.

Warnings Against Sexual Immorality

Scripture provides numerous warnings against sexual immorality, which includes any sexual activity outside the covenant of marriage. In 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 , Paul admonishes, "Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body." This passage underscores the sanctity of the body and the importance of maintaining sexual purity.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not explicitly discuss the physiological aspect of erection, it provides a comprehensive framework for understanding human sexuality within the context of God's design for marriage. The biblical teachings emphasize the sanctity of marriage, the beauty of sexual intimacy within that covenant, and the call to live a life of purity and holiness.1. (n.) The act of erecting, or raising upright; the act of constructing, as a building or a wall, or of fitting together the parts of, as a machine; the act of founding or establishing, as a commonwealth or an office; also, the act of rousing to excitement or courage.

2. (n.) The state of being erected, lifted up, built, established, or founded; exaltation of feelings or purposes.

3. (n.) State of being stretched to stiffness; tension.

4. (n.) Anything erected; a building of any kind.

5. (n.) The state of a part which, from having been soft, has become hard and swollen by the accumulation of blood in the erectile tissue.

8564. tamrur -- perhaps signpost
... high heap. From the same root as tamar; an erection, ie Pillar (probably for a
guide-board) -- high heap. see HEBREW tamar. 8563, 8564. tamrur. 8565 . ...
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Of the Erection of Churches in Bethlehem, and on the Mount of ...
... Book III. Chapter XLI."Of the Erection of Churches in Bethlehem, and on
the Mount of Olives. In the same country he discovered ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xli of the erection of.htm

How He Ordered the Erection of a Church at Jerusalem, in the Holy ...
... Book III. Chapter XXV."How he ordered the Erection of a Church at Jerusalem,
in the Holy Place of our Saviour's Resurrection. ...
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The Erection of a Sunday School.
... ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN CCCXIII. The Erection of a Sunday School. 8.8.8.8 James Montgomery.
The Erection of a Sunday School. A children's temple here we build,. ...
/.../montgomery/sacred poems and hymns/hymn cccxiii the erection of.htm

Erection of a Temple by Constantine the Great at Golgotha, in ...
... Book II. Chapter XXVI."Erection of a Temple by Constantine the Great at
Golgotha, in Jerusalem; its Dedication. The temple, [1192 ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter xxvi erection of a temple.htm

How He Wrote Concerning the Erection of a Church, Both to the ...
... Book III. Chapter XXIX."How he wrote concerning the Erection of a Church, both
to the Governors of the Provinces, and to the Bishop Macarius. ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xxix how he wrote concerning.htm

Helena , Mother of the Emperor Constantine. --Her Zeal in the ...
... The ECCLESIASTICAL HistorY of Theodoret. Book I. Chapter XVII."Helena , Mother of
the Emperor Constantine."Her zeal in the Erection of the Holy Church. ...
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Preface.
... Wesleyan Chapel there. This beautiful and commodious building owes its erection
to the piety and energy of the Rev. WM PUNSHON, who ...
/.../king/the wesleyan methodist pulpit in malvern/preface.htm

The Object of Missions, and Various Modes of Operation.
... The erection of the Christian Church in India is a most arduous, and at the same
time a most glorious, enterprise, and a variety of workmen is required. ...
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On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xix. 28, "Come unto Me, all Ye ...
... foundation. The building in the course of its erection, rises up on high,
but he who digs its foundation, must first go down very low. ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xix on the words.htm

Sacred Institutions of Worship and Seven Great Covenants.
... (1) The instructions to build it, including the offerings and articles to be given.
(2) Its furniture. (3) Its erection. (4) Its purpose, Ex.29;42-45; Heb. ...
/.../chapter iv sacred institutions of.htm

Erection (1 Occurrence)
... erectile tissue. Multi-Version Concordance Erection (1 Occurrence). Acts
17:23 for passing through and contemplating your objects ...
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Tower (74 Occurrences)
... The erection regarded by the Babylonians as the great Tower of their ancient city
was E-temen-ana-ki, "the Temple of the foundation of heaven and earth ...
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Anem (1 Occurrence)
... Joshua 4: Erection of 12 memorial stones on the other side of Jordan, where the
people encamped after the passage of the river (4:1-14); the priests with the ...
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Covenant (309 Occurrences)
... In 33:7-10 there follows a statement concerning the erection of the sacred tent;
but this is explained only by the fact that between 33:6 and 7 a report ...
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Building (249 Occurrences)
... Phoenician artists (2 Samuel 5:11; 1 Kings 5:6, 18) assisted at the erection
of the royal palace and the temple at Jerusalem. Foreigners ...
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Solomon (277 Occurrences)
... After the completion of the temple, Solomon engaged in the erection of many other
buildings of importance in Jerusalem and in other parts of his kingdom. ...
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Calah (2 Occurrences)
... The platform upon which the temple-tower of Calah was situated measures circa 700
x 400 yds., and the portion not occupied by that erection afforded space for ...
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Ark (212 Occurrences)
... In 33:7-10 there follows a statement concerning the erection of the sacred tent;
but this is explained only by the fact that between 33:6 and 7 a report ...
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Altar (343 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A raised structure on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned
to a deity (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood). ...
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Aaron (343 Occurrences)
... 4. High Priest: In connection with the planning and erection of the tabernacle
("the Tent"), Aaron and his sons being chosen for the official priesthood ...
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