Yakov's Four Wives, Marrying sisters, and Why it's so NOT-PC

[Mark C]

This week's reading and midrash from the Hebrew-Word-that-is-Now-Verbotten here is still about as close to the declared "central focus" of Biblical Families as a story and lesson from the Bible can be.

And, among other things, I contend that the later prohibition on marrying a living wife's sister "to vex her" is NOT an indication from YHVH that there is something 'wrong' with polygyny, but how Yakov handled it. IOW, it's an argument for marriage, and how to do it RIGHT.

But it is, sadly, forbidden to post the link. Which means those that are interested have to look a little harder - it is on the web via multiple sources.

And if there are any here who would like to listen (it's an audio podcast) - drop me a PM and I'd be happy to email that link.

 

[MeganC]

the later prohibition on marrying a living wife's sister "to vex her"

Marrying anyone just to vex your wife is wrong both to the plural and to the wife. I doubt this is so much about men marrying sisters as it is about sisters not marrying antagonistic dipwads.

 

[MeganC]

I recall the Pease family was making it work with sisters as wives. I miss them. They seemed really nice and they don't live that far from here.

 

[The Revolting Man]

I recall the Pease family was making it work with sisters as wives. I miss them. They seemed really nice and they don't live that far from here.

Last I heard they moved east a significant distance.

 

[Man_in_the_Middle]

This week's reading and midrash from the Hebrew-Word-that-is-Now-Verbotten here is still about as close to the declared "central focus" of Biblical Families as a story and lesson from the Bible can be.

And, among other things, I contend that the later prohibition on marrying a living wife's sister "to vex her" is NOT an indication from YHVH that there is something 'wrong' with polygyny, but how Yakov handled it. IOW, it's an argument for marriage, and how to do it RIGHT.

But it is, sadly, forbidden to post the link. Which means those that are interested have to look a little harder - it is on the web via multiple sources.

And if there are any here who would like to listen (it's an audio podcast) - drop me a PM and I'd be happy to email that link.

I don't believe marrying sisters is prohibited in scripture...

 

[Mark C]

I generally tend to agree, but there is definitely a 'caution.'

 

[Maia]

I find the idea interesting. I consider my sisters my friends anyway.

 

[MeganC]

I generally tend to agree, but there is definitely a 'caution.'

Caution should be practiced when entering into any relationship. But I agree that more caution is warranted in certain circumstances like this.