Polygamy
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Jacob joined to himself all generational children and all his firstborn sons of each of his wives covering all generations of peoples were counted in as the tribe/house of Israel:
Leah (the older generational Jewish sister)
And her older generational gentile handmaid
rachel (the younger generational Jewish sister)
her younger generational gentile handmaid
Leah (the older generational Jewish sister)
And her older generational gentile handmaid
rachel (the younger generational Jewish sister)
her younger generational gentile handmaid
Where are these verses of God stating His approval of polygamy? I have given multiple verses showing otherwise, but seen none that contradict. By the way, it is God who likens idolatry to adultery. Do you accuse Him also of doing so for the same reasons you ascribe to others? Do you think He gave us commandments just because He felt like it, or was it because the breaking of them hurt others as well as the person committing the sin? Yes, even hurt them emotionally. Do you think God cares not for how people feel? He draws near to the brokenhearted. Infidelity causes a lot of broken hearts 
Very interestingly put miknik5.
What you said seems to have a similar parallel to my earlier statement, "I contend that, Jacob by the power of the Holy Spirit walked in God's law to the best of his ability..."
Jesus said, "Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment (John 7:24)."
Grace and peace be multiplied to you in Jesus name.
What you said seems to have a similar parallel to my earlier statement, "I contend that, Jacob by the power of the Holy Spirit walked in God's law to the best of his ability..."
Jesus said, "Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment (John 7:24)."
Grace and peace be multiplied to you in Jesus name.
K
I watched a documentary on Polygamy,I cried by the end of it. These poor women brought up to believe that this is the right thing to do. Ridiculous.If God wanted polygamy he would have given Adam three wives besides Eve. Just because the Bible records something doesn't make it God's will.
The program follows women in a polygamy relationship. He decides to add a new young wife to their number and the old standbys try not to feel pushed aside,old,unattractive. They support this young new wife as she buys her wedding dress and prepares for her special day. The new young wife gets her husband for her wedding night of course,who he beds by the end of the week is another question. I saw nothing but hurt,depression,jealousy in the story of these women. How could one not be jealous of time and attention from their husband. No,definitely not of God. Its about ego and nothing more.
The program follows women in a polygamy relationship. He decides to add a new young wife to their number and the old standbys try not to feel pushed aside,old,unattractive. They support this young new wife as she buys her wedding dress and prepares for her special day. The new young wife gets her husband for her wedding night of course,who he beds by the end of the week is another question. I saw nothing but hurt,depression,jealousy in the story of these women. How could one not be jealous of time and attention from their husband. No,definitely not of God. Its about ego and nothing more.
I agree somewhat, that's why when I first commented on this thread (in post #65) I wrote, "Let's not forget Jacob, who God loved and changed his name to Israel."
But we shouldn't forget nor discount that God chose Jacob from the womb;
Psa 47:4
He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
Mal 1:2
I have loved you, saith the LORD. Yet you say, Wherein have you loved us? Was not Esau Jacob's brother? saith the LORD: yet I loved Jacob,
Rom 9:10-13
(10) And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;
(11) (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calls;
(12) It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
(13) As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
But we shouldn't forget nor discount that God chose Jacob from the womb;
Psa 47:4
He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
Mal 1:2
I have loved you, saith the LORD. Yet you say, Wherein have you loved us? Was not Esau Jacob's brother? saith the LORD: yet I loved Jacob,
Rom 9:10-13
(10) And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;
(11) (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calls;
(12) It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
(13) As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
I can empathize with you in regard to the documentary as many are actually teaching improperly that the Old Testament promotes polygamy. It certainly does not. The lust of the flesh tends to incite this behavior (Jas 1:14), but not in every case.
If one was to assume it was about ego and nothing more with Abraham or Jacob that would not be good. And if a person began to teach such a thing concerning them or another who was not coveting, nor in idolatry, nor in adultery; they might be in danger of bearing false witness.
You know the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honor your father and mother (Mar 10:19).
Kaylagrl: I assume that your statement about "ego and nothing more" was referring to the documentary, and I only make the statements above for clarity considering the tenor of this post and the question "Is it a sin to have more than one wife?"
I think it's important that a distinction be made as the bible evidences that it is not a sin in every case.
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A thick stand of copy paste verses where there's been next to no study evident on the real meaning, they're totally out of context and some of them have nothing to do with polygamy at all (despite the vain attempts to weave them in and therein carry off a different meaning) illustrates the majority of the audience's position on the matter. Polygamy has nothing to do with idolatry or adultery, drawing such comparisons is not fit. This simplistic approach adopted to slander an entire practice, whether liked or not, the bible is an advocate for, just fails. It is very emotionally driven and attempts in vain to convict others, but the reality is that it ignores so much. A random documentary where producers and directors have their own agenda to push, illustrating a non consensual, cult like upbringing doesn't qualify as a true, proper study and reflection on the practice of biblical polygamy in the slightest. While monogamy is practiced now it doesn't take away for a moment Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob and the twelve tribes of Israel foundation of polygamy. Irrespective of the ignorance and feelings of flesh thrown, polygamy is scripturally sound because it has always been directed by God.
K
I cannot speak to the OT people,I believe they married for different reasons back then,though I dont believe that was Gods plan for marriage.I dont see multiple wives was in God's mind.As I said,if so He would have given Adam several wives.So since we are talking about different times,as in King David,who had several wives because of political reasons,we cannot rightly compare the two. Therefore no one is bearing false witness.
Z
This is a good point. The OT had no new birth and were stuck in a life for the flesh.. We are to be living as the bride of Christ and are aided by the Spirit to do so..
Thanks I see this topic differently now. I used to advocate for reason and compare lives and deeds. I see it wasn't from a place of truth.. We aren't anyone in the OT nor told to follow their example in this
Thanks I see this topic differently now. I used to advocate for reason and compare lives and deeds. I see it wasn't from a place of truth.. We aren't anyone in the OT nor told to follow their example in this
However....in OT time, a woman was dependent on the male as the head over the house in all things. And he was the provider and the protector and the spiritual connection and head between her and GOD
When a woman was joined to a man, she was safe...her main desire, the fulfilled role of the woman was to marry and bear children
when Jacob joined to himself these four wives, they were joined to him, joined to his house and his leadership as the spiritual head over the whole family,
it was the male in OT times who was the direct line between which a woman through her husband was joined to GOD
This is seen in the truth that when the father died, the firstborn son earned the full birthright of his father and stepped into the role as the spiritual head leading the family to know GOD
And further stressed in that each of the sons born to these four women who were joined to Jacob/Israel, became the heads over the 12 tribes/houses of Israel
When a woman was joined to a man, she was safe...her main desire, the fulfilled role of the woman was to marry and bear children
when Jacob joined to himself these four wives, they were joined to him, joined to his house and his leadership as the spiritual head over the whole family,
it was the male in OT times who was the direct line between which a woman through her husband was joined to GOD
This is seen in the truth that when the father died, the firstborn son earned the full birthright of his father and stepped into the role as the spiritual head leading the family to know GOD
And further stressed in that each of the sons born to these four women who were joined to Jacob/Israel, became the heads over the 12 tribes/houses of Israel