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Feb 11, 2008 · The figurative meaning, “a person who panders to an undesirable or immoral impulse,” was found by the middle of the 17 th century. The verb to pimp dates from the early 17 th century. But the...
Dec 3, 2000 · The origin of the word “pimp” is unknown, said Sheidlower, who disagrees with Webster’s etymology that attributes it to the French pimper, meaning to allure or to dress smartly.
Dec 10, 2020 · pimp (n.)"one who provides others with the means and opportunity of gratifying their sexual lusts," c. 1600, of unknown origin, perhaps from French pimpant "alluring in dress, seductive," present participle of pimper "to dress elegantly" (16c.), from Old French pimpelorer, pipelorer "decorate, color, beautify."
verb. pimped; pimping; pimps. transitive verb. 1. : to make use of often dishonorably for one's own gain or benefit. 2. informal : to customize and adorn (something, such as a car or apartment) in an ostentatious or lavish way.
- What Does The Word Whoremonger Mean?
- What Bible Translation Uses The Word Whoremongering?
- What Makes Whoremongering A Sin?
- Why Should We Talk About Whoremongering Today?
- How Do We Talk to Someone About Sexual Sin?
- How Can We Help Christians Who Struggle with Sexual Sins?
A whoremonger, according to the King James Bible Dictionary, is a “sexually immoral person.” Various online dictionaries define the word similarly, relative to the word “whore” with variations of “a man who frequents prostitutes,” “one who lives lecherously,” or simply “a fornicator.” Monger is someone who buys or trades in something. We’re more fa...
Whoremonger was used in both the King James Bible and Young’s Literal Translation. If you look at a specific verse using this word, such as Ephesians 5:5, you can compare versions. The word both versions translate as “whoremonger” in that verse comes from Strong’s G4205, the Greek word pornos. The Wycliffe Bible translates the word “lecher.” The Re...
Pornos, or sexual immorality, or the misuse of sex is sinful because our Creator designed sexual intimacy with a purpose. He made us male and female and determined that when a man leaves his father and mother and marries one woman, they will become one. Sexual intimacy plays a vital role in that union and the procreation of children. However, this ...
Memories of heavy judgment and lack of compassion may hamper us now from discussing sexual sin. However, it’s probably never going to be easy to talk about the many ways we can “miss the mark” regarding God’s plan for sex. After all, sexual sin involves the most intimate and personal activities of our lives. Still, it would be wrong to remain bound...
There are several things we need to keep in mind when we’re discussing sexual sin with other people. First, it’s good to remember that whenever we speak with another person about sin, we speak from sinner to sinner. When we find salvation in Jesus, we speak as one forgiven and freed sinner to a sinner. Even so, none of us can claim any righteousnes...
How can we help one another live in obedience to God’s commands on sexual behavior without inflicting greater harm on each other? It’s good to move beyond harsh terms like whoremonger, but silence on the topic will also cause harm. 1. When discussing, teaching or preaching about sexual sin to believers, remember there are likely victims of sexual a...
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noun. someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce) synonyms: fancy man, pandar, pander, panderer, ponce, procurer. see more. verb. arrange for sexual partners for others. synonyms: pander, procure. see more. Pronunciation. US. /pɪmp/ UK. /pɪmp/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Pimp."
Dec 29, 2020 · Logos is the Greek word transcribed as “reason,” “word,” “speech,” or “principle.” In Greek philosophy, it related to a universal, divine reason or the mind of God. The gospel of John connected this Greek term with the nature and existence of God and Jesus Christ. Christianity.com Editorial Staff. Updated Dec 29, 2020. What is the Logos?