Playlist: moicheuo (#G3431) (topic)

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Divorce and Remarriage

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Greek word *moicheuo* (G3431) is synonymous with the English term 'adultery,' specifically designating this particular sexual sin. Unlike the broader term *porneia*, which encompasses a wide range of sexual perversions, *moicheuo* is used in the Bible to refer explicitly to adultery. While the Greek language lacked specific …


'But I Say to You' (Part Three): Adultery

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Greek word *moicheuo* (G3431), underlying the concept of adultery or to commit adultery, is central to understanding the seventh commandment as expanded by Jesus Christ in His teachings. In Matthew 5:27-28, He broadens the scope of this commandment beyond the narrow, technical definitions held by the Jews of His time, who …


Grace, Faith, and Love

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Greek term *moicheuo* (G3431), meaning to commit adultery, is listed among the sins in Galatians 5 that commonly manifest in human conduct. This term represents a specific work of the flesh, reflecting the persistent promptings that lead to disunity and moral failure. Such sins, driven by human nature, contribute to the …