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Thursday, October 10th, 2024
the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
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Concubine
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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The immediate cause of concubinage might be gathered from the conjugal histories of Abraham and Jacob (Genesis 1630;30 ). But in process of time the custom of concubinage degenerated, and laws were made to restrain and regulate it (Exodus 21:7-9 ).
Christianity has restored the sacred institution of marriage to its original character, and concubinage is ranked with the sins of fornication and adultery (Matthew 19:5-9; 1 Corinthians 7:2 ).
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Concubine'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​c/concubine.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Concubine'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​c/concubine.html. 1897.