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In the Bible Old Testament many men had more that one wife--Abraham and Jacob for example. King David had many wives and King Solomon had 700 wives! The Romans instituted monogamy. Modern Islam allows for up to four wives.
Think about it--If God did not allow you to have more that one wife, it would be physically impossible to do so. The laws of men are the issue....
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Did God justify man having more than one wife at same time in the old testament?
no
Why couldn't a wife have more than one husband but a husband could have more than one wife according to the Bible?
Although polygamy was practised by some Old Testament personalities, monogamy was always God's ideal for humanity (Matthew 19:4-5) according to the Bible.
What is the story of Hannah in the Bible?
she was barren and her co wife was laughing at her..she promised God that she would dedicate a son to Him if God would give ehr one
Was multiple wives in bible times okay with God?
Yes, it was okay. Generally, among the Israelites it was only the kings who allowed themselves to indulge in this practice. According to tradition there was a limit on the number of wives, however.Interestingly, the Torah-community avoided taking more than one wife (with a very few exceptions). During the Talmudic era, for example, not a single Talmudic Sage is recorded as having had more than one wife.
What are the names of Jehovah?
Jehovah is also called The Almighty God, The Sovereign Lord, The Supreme One, The Ancient of Days, Jah, Yahweh, and Adhonai
In America do they allow men to have more than one wife?
No they do not allow men to have more than one wife.
Who was the wife of the Sun God?
Which Sun God, there is more then one.
What countries allow bigamy?
there are many country's where a man can have more then one wife.
Who is God's wife?
no --- Yaweh's wife is called Asherah
What chapter in New Testament did God give man more than one wife?
There is no New Testament text that tells of God giving any man more than one wife. New Testament books specifically refer to a Christian man, and elders and bishops having one wife.
Did God justify man having more than one wife at same time in the old testament?
no
Did Ares have more than one wife?
ares had one god wife that he will be married to forever but like all the gods he had children with mortal woman but they never married the mortal woman they had children with.
How may wife's did zeus the greek god have?
He only had one wife but he cheated on her A LOT!!!! :)
Is marrying more than one wife something approved by God?
The views on polygamy vary among different religious beliefs. In some religions or cultures, marrying more than one wife may be accepted or even encouraged. However, in many other religions and societies, including Christianity, it is not considered approved or endorsed by God. Ultimately, individual beliefs and interpretations may play a role in determining one's perspective on this matter.
You convinced your wife you are God does that make it so?
No!!! Jesus is the one and only true God.
Did noah have more than one wife?
He had one wife.
Why couldn't a wife have more than one husband but a husband could have more than one wife according to the Bible?
Although polygamy was practised by some Old Testament personalities, monogamy was always God's ideal for humanity (Matthew 19:4-5) according to the Bible.
