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The most debated issue is over the exception to the ban on divorce, which the KJV translates as "saving for the cause of fornication." The Koine Greek word in the exception is πορνείας /porneia, this has variously been translated to specifically mean adultery, to mean any form of marital immorality, or to a narrow definition of marriages already invalid by law.
The Hebrew Bible has a few references to abortion; Exodus 21:22-25 addresses miscarriage by way of another's actions, which it describes as a non-capital offense punishable through a fine. [ 71 ] [ 72 ] The Book of Numbers in the Hebrew Bible describes the Ordeal of the bitter water ( sotah ) to be administered by a priest to a wife whose ...
Selected Bible verses and perspectives Passage Perspective allowing abortion Perspective against abortion Genesis 2:7 (Garden of Eden narrative, see also Soul in the Bible § Genesis 2:7) - "Then the L ORD [note 1] God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being".
The account of the ordeal of bitter water is given in the Book of Numbers: Then Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, "Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'If any man's wife goes astray and is unfaithful to him, and a man lies sexually with her, and it is hidden from the eyes of her husband, and she is undetected; but she has defiled herself, and there is no witness against her, and she has ...
Marriage is an icon (image) of the relationship between Jesus and the Church. This is somewhat akin to the Old Testament prophets' use of marriage as an analogy to describe the relationship between God and Israel. Marriage is the simplest, most basic unity of the church: a congregation where "two or three are gathered together in Jesus' name."
J_art/getty images Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June, reproductive healthcare concerns (and, oftentimes, misconceptions) have been flooding the news—in particular about miscarriage.
In December 2017, academic W. Bradford Wilcox wrote for the publication, "Domestic violence is still present in church-going homes... some local churches, clergy, and counselors fail to address abuse head-on for fear of breaking up a marriage." He also argued, "Others steer clear of addressing the topic from the pulpit or in adult education for ...
What to say to someone who had a miscarriage Mirror their language. Given all of the impacts, having something thoughtful and supportive to say will go a long way. Start by following the lead of ...