Что говорит Библия о физической близости до брака?

What does the Bible say about physical intimacy before marriage? The Bible speaks clearly, though not always explicitly, about God’s intention for physical intimacy to be reserved for the covenant of marriage. While the Scriptures do not use the exact phrase “premarital sex,” we find consistent teachings that point to sexual union as a gift to be enjoyed within the bonds of matrimony. In the Old Testament, we see that sexual relations outside of marriage were considered sinful. The book…