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La masturbación: ¿es pecado según el judaísmo?
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Sí, La masturbación se considera Pecado en el judaísmo.
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Sí, La masturbación se considera Pecado en el judaísmo. Genesis 38:9-10 — Onan spilled his seed on the ground; the Lord put him to death.
Lo que el judaísmo enseña sobre La masturbación
Según el judaísmo, La masturbación se considera Pecado.
El judaísmo tradicional considera la masturbación un pecado basándose en la historia de Onán. La prohibición se llama «hotza'at zera levatalah» (desperdiciar el semen). El judaísmo progresista moderno es más flexible.
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Lo que el judaísmo enseña sobre La masturbación
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The Torah prohibition of 'wasting seed' (hotza'at zera levatalah) is derived from the story of Onan in Genesis 38. Orthodox Judaism considers this a serious prohibition. Conservative and Reform Judaism have increasingly moved away from policing private sexual behavior, focusing instead on the broader principles of modesty, health, and healthy relationships.
Referencias Torá / Talmud
- Genesis 38:9-10 — Onan spilled his seed on the ground; the Lord put him to death.
- Talmud Niddah 13a — Discusses the prohibition and its severity.
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- All traditions: Do not despair. This is one of the most common struggles and does not define your worth or your relationship with God.
- If compulsive sexual behavior is affecting your life, consider speaking to a therapist who respects your faith values.
Repentance: Teshuvah
The Talmud teaches that teshuvah was created before the world itself — Hashem believed in your return before you were born. The gates of return are open now.
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Will God forgive me for masturbating?
Yes.
Yes. All three Abrahamic traditions teach that God is infinitely merciful and forgives those who sincerely repent. No sin is beyond God's forgiveness.
Is it a sin if I don't lust?
In many traditional teachings, the act itself is considered sinful regardless of whether lust is involved, because sexual expression is reserved for marriage.
In many traditional teachings, the act itself is considered sinful regardless of whether lust is involved, because sexual expression is reserved for marriage. The focus should be on growing in self-control and purity.
Does masturbation affect my prayers?
While specific ritual implications vary, the spiritual concern is that habitual sin can create distance between you and God.
While specific ritual implications vary, the spiritual concern is that habitual sin can create distance between you and God. The most important step is sincere repentance — God always hears a contrite heart.
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