King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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KJV Bible Glossary
Definitions and plain-English explanations of King James Version words, phrases, and theological terms — so nothing in scripture is lost in translation.
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Lasciviousness
CategoryMoral Term / Sin Term
Modern Equivalentsexual immorality; wanton behavior; lewdness; unbridled lust.
KJV Word TypeNoun
DefinitionWanton or unrestrained sexual immorality; an unbridled indulgence in sensual pleasures. Listed among the works of the flesh and the sins of the ungodly. It describes conduct that shamelessly disregards moral restraint.
Key Verses"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness." (Galatians 5:19); "Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness." (Ephesians 4:19)