The phrase "biblical prohibition" refers to a rule or law mentioned in the Bible that restricts or forbids certain behaviors or actions. Full definition
Mormon polygamy was outlawed in this country, despite the constitutional protection of freedom of religion, because it violated the sensibilities of the dominant Christian culture, even though no explicit biblical prohibition against polygamy exists. (religion-online.org)
The effort to rid the world of Jews, he concludes, was also an effort to free man from oppressive biblical prohibitions, so as «to have men's secret lusts dance unrestrainedly under the open sky.» (firstthings.com)
- an arbitrary pick - and - choose approach to Scripture, complete with an implicit canon - within - the - canon, which, for example, is tough on sexual offenses but says nothing about the regular biblical prohibitions against usury (rachelheldevans.com)