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NASB | 1 Kings 11:3 He had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines, and his wives turned his heart away. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Kings 11:3 He had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines, and his wives turned his heart away [from God]. |
Subject: Does God endorse polygamy? |
Bible Note: Greetings Don! You wrote: " As for singular or plural, the Hebrew and Greek languages are not always so specific as the English language in this regard. Many times the plurality or the singularity of a word is left to the mercy of the bias of the translators. Standing solely upon the English translation of "wife" versus "wives" is generally an exercise in futility where the original languages are concerned" However, this simply is not true. Greek is very precise when it comes to singular and plural forms. The forms are very specific and very clear. What makes you think that Greek is not clear on this? Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |