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However, the concept of erection can be explored through the lens of biblical teachings on human sexuality, marriage, and moral conduct.<br><br><b>Biblical Context of Sexuality</b><br><br>The Bible addresses human sexuality as a natural and God-given aspect of human life, intended to be expressed within the boundaries of marriage between a man and a woman. In <a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27-28</a> , it is written, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it.'" This passage underscores the divine intention for procreation and the expression of sexual intimacy within marriage.<br><br><b>Marriage and Sexual Intimacy</b><br><br>The Song of Solomon, also known as the Song of Songs, is a poetic book that celebrates the beauty of marital love and sexual desire. While it does not explicitly mention the physiological aspects of sexuality, it vividly portrays the mutual affection and desire between a husband and wife. For example, <a href="/songs/7-10.htm">Song of Solomon 7:10</a> states, "I belong to my beloved, and his desire is for me." This reflects the biblical view that sexual desire is a natural and integral part of the marital relationship.<br><br><b>Moral Conduct and Purity</b><br><br>The Bible emphasizes the importance of sexual purity and self-control. In <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:3-5</a> , Paul writes, "For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God." This passage highlights the call for believers to exercise self-discipline and to honor God with their bodies.<br><br><b>Warnings Against Sexual Immorality</b><br><br>Scripture provides numerous warnings against sexual immorality, which includes any sexual activity outside the covenant of marriage. In <a href="/1_corinthians/6-18.htm">1 Corinthians 6:18-20</a> , Paul admonishes, "Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body." This passage underscores the sanctity of the body and the importance of maintaining sexual purity.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While the Bible does not explicitly discuss the physiological aspect of erection, it provides a comprehensive framework for understanding human sexuality within the context of God's design for marriage. The biblical teachings emphasize the sanctity of marriage, the beauty of sexual intimacy within that covenant, and the call to live a life of purity and holiness.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) The act of erecting, or raising upright; the act of constructing, as a building or a wall, or of fitting together the parts of, as a machine; the act of founding or establishing, as a commonwealth or an office; also, the act of rousing to excitement or courage.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) The state of being erected, lifted up, built, established, or founded; exaltation of feelings or purposes.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) State of being stretched to stiffness; tension.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) Anything erected; a building of any kind.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) The state of a part which, from having been soft, has become hard and swollen by the accumulation of blood in the erectile tissue.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/8564.htm"><span class="l">8564. tamrur -- perhaps signpost</span></a><br><b>...</b> high heap. From the same root as tamar; an <b>erection</b>, ie Pillar (probably for a<br> guide-board) -- high heap. see HEBREW tamar. 8563, 8564. tamrur. 8565 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8564.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/pamphilius/the_life_of_constantine/chapter_xli_of_the_erection_of.htm"><span class="l">Of the <b>Erection</b> of Churches in Bethlehem, and on the Mount of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book III. Chapter XLI."Of the <b>Erection</b> of Churches in Bethlehem, and on<br> the Mount of Olives. In the same country he discovered <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xli of the erection of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pamphilius/the_life_of_constantine/chapter_xxv_how_he_ordered_the.htm"><span class="l">How He Ordered the <b>Erection</b> of a Church at Jerusalem, in the Holy <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book III. Chapter XXV."How he ordered the <b>Erection</b> of a Church at Jerusalem,<br> in the Holy Place of our Saviour's Resurrection. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xxv how he ordered the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/montgomery/sacred_poems_and_hymns/hymn_cccxiii_the_erection_of.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Erection</b> of a Sunday School.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> ORIGINAL HYMNS HYMN CCCXIII. The <b>Erection</b> of a Sunday School. 8.8.8.8 James Montgomery.<br> The <b>Erection</b> of a Sunday School. A children's temple here we build,. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../montgomery/sacred poems and hymns/hymn cccxiii the erection of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sozomen/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_sozomenus/chapter_xxvi_erection_of_a_temple.htm"><span class="l"><b>Erection</b> of a Temple by Constantine the Great at Golgotha, in <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book II. Chapter XXVI."<b>Erection</b> of a Temple by Constantine the Great at<br> Golgotha, in Jerusalem; its Dedication. The temple, [1192 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter xxvi erection of a temple.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pamphilius/the_life_of_constantine/chapter_xxix_how_he_wrote_concerning.htm"><span class="l">How He Wrote Concerning the <b>Erection</b> of a Church, Both to the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book III. Chapter XXIX."How he wrote concerning the <b>Erection</b> of a Church, both<br> to the Governors of the Provinces, and to the Bishop Macarius. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xxix how he wrote concerning.htm</font><p><a href="/library/theodoret/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_theodoret/chapter_xvii_helena_mother_of.htm"><span class="l">Helena , Mother of the Emperor Constantine. --Her Zeal in the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> The ECCLESIASTICAL HistorY of Theodoret. Book I. Chapter XVII."Helena , Mother of<br> the Emperor Constantine."Her zeal in the <b>Erection</b> of the Holy Church. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter xvii helena mother of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/king/the_wesleyan_methodist_pulpit_in_malvern/preface.htm"><span class="l">Preface.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Wesleyan Chapel there. This beautiful and commodious building owes its <b>erection</b><br> to the piety and energy of the Rev. WM PUNSHON, who <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../king/the wesleyan methodist pulpit in malvern/preface.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kennedy/life_and_work_in_benares_and_kumaon_1839-1877/chapter_xi_the_object_of.htm"><span class="l">The Object of Missions, and Various Modes of Operation.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The <b>erection</b> of the Christian Church in India is a most arduous, and at the same<br> time a most glorious, enterprise, and a variety of workmen is required. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../life and work in benares and kumaon 1839-1877/chapter xi the object of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/sermons_on_selected_lessons_of_the_new_testament/sermon_xix_on_the_words.htm"><span class="l">On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xix. 28, "Come unto Me, all Ye <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> foundation. The building in the course of its <b>erection</b>, rises up on high,<br> but he who digs its foundation, must first go down very low. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xix on the words.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gerberding/the_way_of_salvation_in_the_lutheran_church/chapter_iv_sacred_institutions_of.htm"><span class="l">Sacred Institutions of Worship and Seven Great Covenants.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> (1) The instructions to build it, including the offerings and articles to be given.<br> (2) Its furniture. (3) Its <b>erection</b>. (4) Its purpose, Ex.29;42-45; Heb. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iv sacred institutions of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/erection.htm"><span class="l"><b>Erection</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> erectile tissue. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Erection</b> (1 Occurrence). Acts<br> 17:23 for passing through and contemplating your objects <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/erection.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tower.htm"><span class="l">Tower (74 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The <b>erection</b> regarded by the Babylonians as the great Tower of their ancient city<br> was E-temen-ana-ki, "the Temple of the foundation of heaven and earth <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tower.htm - 52k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/anem.htm"><span class="l">Anem (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Joshua 4: <b>Erection</b> of 12 memorial stones on the other side of Jordan, where the<br> people encamped after the passage of the river (4:1-14); the priests with the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/anem.htm - 101k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/covenant.htm"><span class="l">Covenant (309 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In 33:7-10 there follows a statement concerning the <b>erection</b> of the sacred tent;<br> but this is explained only by the fact that between 33:6 and 7 a report <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/covenant.htm - 101k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/building.htm"><span class="l">Building (249 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Phoenician artists (2 Samuel 5:11; 1 Kings 5:6, 18) assisted at the <b>erection</b><br> of the royal palace and the temple at Jerusalem. Foreigners <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/building.htm - 47k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm"><span class="l">Solomon (277 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> After the completion of the temple, Solomon engaged in the <b>erection</b> of many other<br> buildings of importance in Jerusalem and in other parts of his kingdom. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/solomon.htm - 101k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/calah.htm"><span class="l">Calah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The platform upon which the temple-tower of Calah was situated measures circa 700<br> x 400 yds., and the portion not occupied by that <b>erection</b> afforded space for <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/calah.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ark.htm"><span class="l">Ark (212 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In 33:7-10 there follows a statement concerning the <b>erection</b> of the sacred tent;<br> but this is explained only by the fact that between 33:6 and 7 a report <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ark.htm - 84k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/altar.htm"><span class="l">Altar (343 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (n.) A raised structure on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned<br> to a deity (as a square or oblong <b>erection</b> of stone or wood). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/altar.htm - 78k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm"><span class="l">Aaron (343 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. High Priest: In connection with the planning and <b>erection</b> of the tabernacle<br> ("the Tent"), Aaron and his sons being chosen for the official priesthood <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/aaron.htm - 56k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/sex-pleasure.html">Is it wrong for a married couple to have sex just for pleasure? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/cyber-sex-sin.html">Is cyber-sex / phone sex a sin? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-anal-sex-sodomy.html">What does the Bible say about anal sex? What is sodomy according to the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/erection.htm">Erection: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Erection (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/17-23.htm">Acts 17:23</a></span><br />for passing through and contemplating your objects of worship, I found also an <span class="boldtext">erection</span> on which had been inscribed: To God -- unknown; whom, therefore -- not knowing -- ye do worship, this One I announce to you.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/erection.htm">Erection</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eri-aku.htm">Eri-aku</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eriaku.htm">Eriaku</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/chedorlaomer.htm">Chedorlaomer (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/arioch.htm">Arioch (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/erites.htm">Erites (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tidal.htm">Tidal (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/erite.htm">Erite (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/chaldea.htm">Chaldea (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/amraphel.htm">Amraphel (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hammurabi.htm">Hammurabi</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/elamites.htm">Elamites (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/ziph'ion.htm">Ziph'ion (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/ziphion.htm">Ziphion (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zephon.htm">Zephon (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/oznites.htm">Oznites (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/ozni.htm">Ozni (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/oznite.htm">Oznite (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rehoboth-ir.htm">Rehoboth-ir (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rehobothir.htm">Rehobothir</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ezbon.htm">Ezbon (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/erection.htm">Erection (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ellasar.htm">Ellasar (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/beeri.htm">Beeri (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/clan.htm">Clan (96 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/areli.htm">Areli (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/are'li.htm">Are'li (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/aroerite.htm">Aroerite (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/arodi.htm">Arodi (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/aro'di.htm">Aro'di (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shuni.htm">Shuni (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/elam.htm">Elam (24 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/haggi.htm">Haggi (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gad.htm">Gad (78 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/haggai.htm">Haggai (14 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/e/erecting.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Erecting"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Erecting" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/e/eri.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Eri"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Eri" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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