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NASB | Exodus 21:10 "If he takes to himself another woman, he may not reduce her food, her clothing, or her conjugal rights. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 21:10 "If her master marries another wife, he may not reduce her food, her clothing, or her privilege as a wife. |
Bible Question: In the old testiment polygamy was accepted and prevalent. When and why did this change? No one . . . even Biblical scholars can answer this for me. David and Solomon had many wives. why can't I? When did this change. God is not changable is he? Please advise! |
Bible Answer: Greetings again, Headdoc5, Your problem lies in the fact that you are equating God with polygamy, which is something that should not be done. Do you agree that the Bible is "absolute truth"? If so, do you believe this "absolute truth" to be outdated? If the Bible is "absolute truth", and there is no higher truth, then Absolute Truth in no way equals "Obsolete truth." If the Bible is indeed "absolute truth", then the Truth that it contains will never be "obsolete" or outdated. You cannot equate the practice of polygamy with God, ignoring the context in saying that "God never changes" and expect to properly interpret what the Bible states about marriage. Makarios |