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Deuteronomy 22:21,29
Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father's house: so shalt thou put evil away from among you…

Leviticus 19:29
Do not prostitute thy daughter, to cause her to be a whore; lest the land fall to whoredom, and the land become full of wickedness.

Proverbs 2:16
To deliver thee from the strange woman,even from the strangerwhich flattereth with her words;

whore.

Romans 1:26
For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:

sodomite

Genesis 19:4,5
But before they lay down, the men of the city,even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter: …

Judges 19:22
Now as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, certain sons of Belial, beset the house round about,and beat at the door, and spake to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thine house, that we may know him.

1 Kings 14:24
And there were also sodomites in the land:and they did according to all the abominations of the nations which the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

is to be a shrine prostitute.
The term "shrine prostitute" refers to individuals who engaged in sexual acts as part of pagan worship rituals. This practice was prevalent in Canaanite religion, where it was believed to invoke the favor of deities for agricultural and personal fertility. The prohibition against shrine prostitution is a call to reject idolatry and the immoral practices associated with it. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of faithfulness to God, as seen in the first commandment (Exodus 20:3). The New Testament continues this theme, with passages like1 Corinthians 6:18-20 urging believers to flee sexual immorality, highlighting the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. This command also foreshadows the purity and holiness embodied in Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the law and called His followers to a higher standard of righteousness.

The opening word slams the door on any wiggle room. God does not leave this as a suggestion; it is an absolute prohibition.

•Exodus 20:3 declares, “You shall have no other gods before Me,” showing that God often begins with a firm “no” to set His people apart.

•1 Thessalonians 4:3 reminds, “For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality.” The consistent pattern is clear—where idolatry and immorality threaten covenant purity, God’s first word is a categorical refusal.

By naming both genders, the Lord makes certain that no loophole exists. Everyone in the covenant community is accountable.

•Genesis 1:27 notes that God created “male and female” in His image, giving both inherent dignity and responsibility.

•2 Kings 23:7 records Josiah’s reforms, where he “pulled down the houses of the male shrine prostitutes,” proving the problem was real for men as well as women.

•1 Peter 1:16 exhorts every believer, “Be holy, because I am holy,” leaving no one exempt.

The command targets those who carry God’s name. Identity precedes behavior: covenant people must live covenant lives.

•Deuteronomy 7:6 states, “You are a people holy to the LORD your God,” underscoring the special calling of Israel.

•1 Peter 2:9 applies the same principle to believers today: “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood… that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you.” Holiness is family likeness.

God addresses not merely actions but status and lifestyle. Becoming something contrary to God’s design is off-limits.

•1 Corinthians 6:15–16 warns that believers’ bodies are “members of Christ” and must not be united with prostitution.

•Ephesians 5:3 commands, “Among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality,” spotlighting identity over occasional conduct.

The practice combined sex with pagan worship, striking at the heart of fidelity to God.

•Leviticus 19:29 cautions, “Do not degrade your daughter by making her a prostitute, lest the land fall into prostitution and wickedness.”

•Hosea 4:14 laments, “They consult a wooden idol… therefore the people without understanding will come to ruin.”

•1 Kings 14:24 notes, “There were also male shrine prostitutes in the land,” linking the practice to widespread apostasy. God forbids it because it entangles souls in idolatry, perverts sexuality, and desecrates His covenant sanctuary.

Deuteronomy 23:17 is a crystal-clear call for God’s people to reject every form of idolatrous sexual practice. By addressing both daughters and sons of Israel, the verse stresses universal accountability. Our identity as a holy people leaves no room for lifestyles that merge worship with immorality. God’s “no” protects His glory, our purity, and the covenant relationship He has graciously established.