Definition: The word "making love" in the Bible refers to passionate, tender intimacy between a man and woman. It involves mutual physical pleasure and respect for each other's bodies. The exact meaning of this specific term varies throughout different Jewish scriptures and religious traditions. In particular, it is often used metaphorically to describe intimate emotional connection with one's partner, akin to what Paul described in Colossians 3:16-17 as the "fruit" of God's love.