After failing to curse the Jewish people, Bilaam advised Balak to lure the Jews into sexual immorality "for their God hates zimah" (Sanhedrin 106a). We also find that many cases of forbidden relations incur capital punishment (Lev.20). And before the Flood in Noah's time: "the earth was corrupt before God.. for all flesh corrupted their way" (Gen. 6:17), Rabbi Yishmael says - this refers to sexual immorality (Sanhedrin 57a).
Why is this so hateful in God's eyes? Is it due to the consequences of the breakdown of family or some other reason?
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