Where does the Old Testament stand on premarital sex?
The sexual standards of the Old Testament (OT) were not as high as the New Testament (NT) because this was before the era of the Holy Spirit. Multiple marriages were prevalent in the OT. Bible history tells us they always led to trouble: Jacob, Hannah, David/Absolom, et al. However, there is no doubt how God felt about fornication in the OT. He was opposed!
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