Homosexuality in the Hebrew Bible Homosexuality in the Hebrew Bible Some relationships in the Hebrew Bible have been described as homosexual, though not all without some dispute, and makes references to certain male homosexual acts. The harshest condemnation of male homosexuality - specifically, of anal-penetrative sexual behavior - is found in Leviticus, where it is described as an "abomination". Genesis chapters 18 and 19 are concerned with the immorality of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and the judgement that must be imposed. The New International Version (NIV) of reads: In Genesis 19:5 the Hebrew word "yada" is translated "relations" in the New American Standard
The Books of the Bible a master Bible typesetter and author and editor of Bible reference works; Dr. Eugene Rubingh, retired vice president for translation at the International Bible Society; and the Rev. Dr. Christopher R. Smith, a pastor, author, and scholar of biblical literature. Bibles and Scripture portions published by the International Bible Society and Biblica in this format include:<br> Today's New International Version<br> "The Search" (Ecclesiastes) 2005<br> "The Journey" (Gospel of John) 2005<br> "The Book of Psalms" 2006<br> "Kingdom Come, Kingdom Go" (Luke-Acts) 2006<br> "Amos: Hear This Word" 2007<br> "The Books of The Bible" 2007<br> "The Books of The Bible New Testament" 2009,