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Virgin, Virginity (παρθένος)

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: V By: George A. Morrish

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Used symbolically for those in separation from evil. Paul had espoused the saints at Corinth to one husband to “present them as a chaste virgin to Christ” (2 Cor. 11:2²For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. (2 Corinthians 11:2); compare Rev. 14:4⁴These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb. (Revelation 14:4)). In their natural application the words apply to both sexes, and in 1 Corinthians 7:36-37³⁶But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry. ³⁷Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well. (1 Corinthians 7:36‑37) it is perhaps better translated “his virginity.”

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