Virgin

Generally a young person, especially a female, who has not had sexual intercourse. Virginity is an important quality in a bride, and its surrender or violation prior to marriage is sternly condemned. In the miracle of the incarnation, Mary was still a virgin when Jesus Christ was conceived. Virginity is also used metaphorically to denote purity and innocence.

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Virginity is important in a bride Virgins were sought as brides Ge 24:14–16; So 4:12 See also Ge 24:42–45; Le 21:13–14; Dt 22:13–19; Es 2:2; Es 2:17; Is 62:5; Eze 44:22 The church presented as a virgin bride 2 Co 11:2 See also Eph 5:25–27; Re 19:7–8 The loss of virginity before marriage Of a virgin not…