[B-Greek] Difference between PORNEIA and AKAQARSIA in Gal 5:19

Robb Wallace robbw at calvary-tricities.org
Wed May 3 23:33:59 EDT 2006


Hello,   Gal 5:19  FANERA DE ESTI TA ERGA THS SARKOS, hATINA ESTI (MOICEIA), PORNEIA, AKAQARSIA, ASELGEIA, … 

 

In the list of the works of the flesh given in Galatians 5:19, what is the difference in meaning between the words fornication (PORNEIA) and uncleanness (AKAQARSIA)? It seems to me that in this context both are referring to sexual sin. My understanding of PORNEIA is that it’s a general word encompassing all sexual sin (adultery, fornication, incest, homosexuality, and bestiality). What then would be specific examples of what Paul had in mind for uncleanness? Could PORNEIA in this context be a reference to any “natural” sexual sin (i.e. heterosexual – adultery, fornication, incest) and AKAQARSIA to any “unnatural” sexual sin (i.e. homosexuality, bestiality)? 

 

Thanks, Robb Wallace


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