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Harlot (#81633)
Harlot
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Concise Bible Dictionary: H
By:
George A. Morrish
Narrator:
Chris Genthree
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A woman given up to fornication: there were such as early as
Genesis 38:15
15
When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot; because she had covered her face. (Genesis 38:15)
. The term is used metaphorically for unfaithfulness: “how is the faithful city become an harlot!” (
Isa. 1:21
21
How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers. (Isaiah 1:21)
;
Ezek. 16:31,35
31
In that thou buildest thine eminent place in the head of every way, and makest thine high place in every street; and hast not been as an harlot, in that thou scornest hire; (Ezekiel 16:31)
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Wherefore, O harlot, hear the word of the Lord: (Ezekiel 16:35)
). The mystic Babylon is designated “The mother of harlots” (
Rev. 17:5
5
And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. (Revelation 17:5)
), not only unfaithful herself, but the mother of such.
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