Dictionary of Bible Themes: 6240 rape

6240 rape

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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

2 Samuel 13:1-15

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

Deuteronomy 22:25-29

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