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1/9/2019

Genesis 30:1-31:42

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I have always had a problem with the Old Testament text that is highlighted here. God teaches that marriage is one man and one woman. Polygamy, the marrying of more than one wife, is not good. But in the Old Testament, men of faith, that God uses and continues to bless, have multiple wives. In this passage, not only does Jacob have multiple wives, but he even has children with the servants of his wives. I’m not always sure what to make of this. God is clear that biblical marriage is with one wife, but the examples like this are confusing. God never says that polygamy is acceptable, but he also does not speak out against it in these puzzling texts.

Many bible commentators have justified the polygamy because they state that it was necessary for growing the community fast. Some say it was a way of honoring the women because without a husband, they would not be cared for, receive no inheritance and never have children. I guess both of these options are true, but I still don’t like these texts as it leaves so much room for error. Many bible cults today use these texts to promote polygamy in their doctrine. Even though I don’t always “get” these texts, I trust in God’s plan of biblical marriage of one man and one woman…that’s all I could handle anyway!

​-Pastor Doug

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