prompt: Just want to know why we can only have one wife, did not the bible say go yee and populate
chosen.content: Just want to know why we can only have one wife, did not the bible say go yee and populate
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chosen.content: Scripture does indeed say to "Go andmultiply," but it also indicates that a man is to be content with one wife (1 Corinthians 7:8). As with many areas of Scripture, the answer is complex and may involve considerations such as human sexuality, marriage, and a man's role as a leader in the family. Ultimately, God's Word must be our guide in this area and we must seek to understand, obey, and teach in love.
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rejected.content: Just want to know why we can only have one wife, did not the bible say go yee and populate
rejected.role: user
rejected.content: Yes, the Bible does say "go and populate" and in fact multiple wives were not uncommon in the Ancient Near East at the time, however there were specific commandments and prophecies in the Old Testament prohibiting monogamy for the Israelites. Later teachings by Jesus, the Apostle Paul, and other church leaders further solidified this prohibition, ultimately leading to the dogma that Catholics, Orthodox, and most Protestant denominations uphold that marriage is a union of one man and one woman.
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