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NASB | 2 Samuel 12:3 "But the poor man had nothing except one little ewe lamb Which he bought and nourished; And it grew up together with him and his children. It would eat of his bread and drink of his cup and lie in his bosom, And was like a daughter to him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Samuel 12:3 But the poor man had nothing but one little ewe lamb Which he had purchased and nourished; And it grew up together with him and his children. It ate his food, drank from his cup, it lay in his arms, And was like a daughter to him. |
Bible Question: Should we sell domestic pets? My mother raised us the way her grandmother raised her i.e., "never bring the price of an animal into your home". My sister and I raise chihuahuas and give them away. A friend of mine asked me where to look in the Bible to support our belief. |
Bible Answer: I must confess I know of nowhere in Scripture that forbids the selling of animals raised at home. It sounds like an 'old wives tale', although with some truth in it. Indeed many Jews raised animals in their home on the ground floor, and would then sell their offspring. The possible objection would be that it is ungrateful and is to treat a 'friend' too lightly. (Perhaps the 'little ewe lamb' of Nathan is in mind? - 2 Sam 12.3) But my feeling is that people are far more likely to care for their pets properly if they have to pay for them, rather than if they are given them. Why not pass them on lovingly in return for a suitable donation to charity? And you could then give the money to the needy and everyone would benefit :)))). (Just a thought. You are of course quite entitled to give them away :-)))) ). |
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