Genesis 3:3
New Living Translation
3 “It’s only the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden that we are not allowed to eat. God said, ‘You must not eat it or even touch it; if you do, you will die.’”
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Genesis 2:16-17
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16 But the Lord God warned him, “You may freely eat the fruit of every tree in the garden— 17 except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. If you eat its fruit, you are sure to die.”
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Exodus 19:12-13
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12 Mark off a boundary all around the mountain. Warn the people, ‘Be careful! Do not go up on the mountain or even touch its boundaries. Anyone who touches the mountain will certainly be put to death. 13 No hand may touch the person or animal that crosses the boundary; instead, stone them or shoot them with arrows. They must be put to death.’ However, when the ram’s horn sounds a long blast, then the people may go up on the mountain.[a]”
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- 19:13 Or up to the mountain.
2 Corinthians 6:17
New Living Translation
17 Therefore, come out from among unbelievers,
and separate yourselves from them, says the Lord.
Don’t touch their filthy things,
and I will welcome you.[a]
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- 6:17 Isa 52:11; Ezek 20:34 (Greek version).
Job 1:11
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11 But reach out and take away everything he has, and he will surely curse you to your face!”
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Genesis 20:6
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6 In the dream God responded, “Yes, I know you are innocent. That’s why I kept you from sinning against me, and why I did not let you touch her.
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Colossians 2:21
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21 “Don’t handle! Don’t taste! Don’t touch!”?
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Job 19:21
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21 “Have mercy on me, my friends, have mercy,
for the hand of God has struck me.
Job 2:5
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5 But reach out and take away his health, and he will surely curse you to your face!”
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1 Chronicles 16:22
New Living Translation
22 “Do not touch my chosen people,
and do not hurt my prophets.”
1 Corinthians 7:1
New Living Translation
Instruction on Marriage
7 Now regarding the questions you asked in your letter. Yes, it is good to abstain from sexual relations.[a]
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- 7:1 Or to live a celibate life; Greek reads It is good for a man not to touch a woman.
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