Multiple Wives

[Sirsilius]

I've never looked into this, but from time to time, have wondered about this.

Where in the Bible was there EVER given the OKAY to have multiple wives?

And, where in the Bible was there ever given the order/command NOT TO anymore?

And no, I'm not a Mormon.

[Sirsilius]

I know fornication and adultery are sins committed OUTSIDE of marriage. But what if a man claims he's not committing these sins OUTSIDE of the relationship with his three wives?

Edited August 17, 2005 by Sirsilius

[ayin jade]

In the beginning, God made Adam and Eve. One man, one woman. He never meant for their to be more than one wife per hubby. If you notice, the first person to have more than one wife was from the line of Cain. Ive often wondered if that too was an indication that it isnt what God intended.

[godslilpromise]

If he has three wives, than he's already commiting adultery. (This reminds me of my question that if a man looks at other women(than his wife) is he committing adultery?

[Sirsilius]

If he has three wives, than he's already commiting adultery. (This reminds me of my question that if a man looks at other women(than his wife) is he committing adultery?

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Granted- IF having more than one wife is AGAINST a commandment from God indicating otherwise.

So we know there were folks in the Old Testament that had multiple wives like say, Jacob.

But where does it say that it [multiple wives] has been outlawed? AND where is the INDICATION that it was allowed or okayed in the first place?

Just some thoughts- and no, I don't want multiple wives. And IF and WHEN I do remarry- trust me, it'll be with one only.

[Sirsilius]

(This reminds me of my question that if a man looks at other women(than his wife) is he committing adultery?

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I suppose it depends on how you were looking at her. For example- with lust!

[halifaxchristian]

I don't think that God ever okayed multiple wives. Just because Jacob, David, etc...had more than one wife doesn't mean that it was in God's perfect will. They, although greatly chosen and used by God and men of great faith in God, were sinners. They made mistakes. I don't believe God ever intended more than one wife.

God bless.

[Sirsilius]

I don't think that God ever okayed multiple wives.  Just because Jacob, David, etc...had more than one wife doesn't mean that it was in God's perfect will. They, although greatly chosen and used by God and men of great faith in God, were sinners.  They made mistakes.  I don't believe God ever intended more than one wife. 

God bless.

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But they weren't condemned for it- Or were they???

[hmh]

Interesting how it started with one man and woman with Adam and Eve. Noah and Abraham had only one wife, but as the years went on, David, Solomon, Jacob, and others had multiple wives. But in Timothy it does say that a bishop is to have one wife. Church doctrine and secular laws in some countries forbid bigamy, but I am not aware as to when it changed to only one wife. Besides, (begins to duck) who could stand having more than one wife anyway...

[Sirsilius]

hmh,Aug 17 2005, 09:49 PM]

Interesting how it started with one man and woman with Adam and Eve.

Edited August 18, 2005 by Sirsilius