Forbidden to engage in sexual relations outside of kiddushin.
This mitzvah prohibits sexual relations with a woman who is not married through the sanctity of kiddushin. The Torah forbids casual or promiscuous relationships, safeguarding the holiness of marriage and the sanctity of the Jewish family. By restricting intimacy to the framework of halachic marriage, this mitzvah ensures that relationships are elevated, purposeful, and rooted in divine sanctification, not physical desire alone.
Commentary & Classical Explanation:
Represents the concept of spiritual intentionality, purity, and sanctity—set apart for a higher purpose.
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