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# Prostitute (Prostitution)
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The words “prostitute” and “harlot” are both used to talk about a person who does sexual things for money. In ancient times, male and female prostitutes served false gods in their temples as part of their religious rituals.
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In the Bible, the word “prostitute” is also used to talk about a person who worships false gods or who does evil things. The prophets told the kingdoms Israel and Judah that they acted like a prostitute when they did not honor their covenant with Yahweh. Israel and Judah also acted like a prostitute when they worshiped false gods (see: Ezekiel 16; Hosea 3:1-5; 4:10-13).
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See: [Ritual](../articles/ritual.md); [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Sexual Immorality](../articles/sexualimmorality.md); [False gods](../articles/falsegods.md); [Idolatry (Idol)](../articles/idolatryidol.md); [Ritual](../articles/ritual.md); [Israel (Northern Kingdom)](../articles/israelnkingdom.md); [Ritual](../articles/ritual.md); [Covenant](../articles/covenant.md); [Yahweh (I am)](../articles/yahweh.md)
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Paul warned Christians against having sex with a prostitute (see: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20). A Christian’s physical body belongs to Jesus. It should not be used for sexual immorality.
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The book of Revelation talks about “the great prostitute” (see: Revelation 17; 19:2). She is also called “Babylon the great.” The great prostitute is a symbol of a sinful person, a sinful city, or a sinful nation. The words “mother of prostitutes” are used to talk about this sinful person, city, or nation causing other people to sin (see: Revelation 17:5).
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See: [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
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