Genesis 20:11-12: 11 And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake. 12 And yet indeed she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife.
Deuteronomy 27:22: 22 Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen
2006-09-14 04:55:41 · 9 answers · asked by whynotaskclown 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Should I be allowed to follow Abraham’s example, God’s friend as the Bible calls him, or should I go on and follow what Moses taught which is that it’s forbidden and you become cursed. Which one?
2006-09-14 04:56:41 · update #1
Well my brother Don and I were married for awhile. We never got struck down my lightning bolts if that's what you mean.
2006-09-16 17:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by Ask Donna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abraham never slept with his sister, that quote is out of context. I think Abraham gave his sister to the Pharoah and didn't tell anyone that was his sister.
Don't know the full details, but Abraham didn't sleep with his sister.
2006-09-14 04:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I mean back in those times, a lot of weird things happened. You gave me something to do research on. Practically half of my family is christian and I have an aunt that is a pastor so I don't think so...plus he said "because I though, surely the fear of God is not in this place" he knew he was doing something wrong if he didn't have the fear of God in him.
2006-09-14 04:58:47 · answer #3 · answered by Miss Bank$ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Genesis 20
Abraham and Abimelech
1 Now Abraham moved on from there into the region of the Negev and lived between Kadesh and Shur. For a while he stayed in Gerar, 2 and there Abraham said of his wife Sarah, "She is my sister." Then Abimelech king of Gerar sent for Sarah and took her.
3 But God came to Abimelech in a dream one night and said to him, "You are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken; she is a married woman."
4 Now Abimelech had not gone near her, so he said, "Lord, will you destroy an innocent nation? 5 Did he not say to me, 'She is my sister,' and didn't she also say, 'He is my brother'? I have done this with a clear conscience and clean hands."
6 Then God said to him in the dream, "Yes, I know you did this with a clear conscience, and so I have kept you from sinning against me. That is why I did not let you touch her. 7 Now return the man's wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not return her, you may be sure that you and all yours will die."
8 Early the next morning Abimelech summoned all his officials, and when he told them all that had happened, they were very much afraid. 9 Then Abimelech called Abraham in and said, "What have you done to us? How have I wronged you that you have brought such great guilt upon me and my kingdom? You have done things to me that should not be done." 10 And Abimelech asked Abraham, "What was your reason for doing this?"
11 Abraham replied, "I said to myself, 'There is surely no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.' 12 Besides, she really is my sister, the daughter of my father though not of my mother; and she became my wife. 13 And when God had me wander from my father's household, I said to her, 'This is how you can show your love to me: Everywhere we go, say of me, "He is my brother." ' "
14 Then Abimelech brought sheep and cattle and male and female slaves and gave them to Abraham, and he returned Sarah his wife to him. 15 And Abimelech said, "My land is before you; live wherever you like."
16 To Sarah he said, "I am giving your brother a thousand shekels [i] of silver. This is to cover the offense against you before all who are with you; you are completely vindicated."
17 Then Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech, his wife and his slave girls so they could have children again, 18 for the LORD had closed up every womb in Abimelech's household because of Abraham's wife Sarah.
The scripture says that Sarah was his (Abraham's) half sister.
However, since Moses came later and he was given the law by God...
Perhaps you need to talk with you minister, pastor or priest.
Remember the Bible also tells us to follow man's laws. Man's states you can't marry your sister / half sister etc. You might need to look at a second or third cousin if you want to marry a family member. I would consult your local laws.
Romans 13:2
So those who refuse to obey the laws of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow.
For me...it's just too difficult to get past the ewww factor!
2006-09-14 04:58:11 · answer #4 · answered by Salvation is a gift, Eph 2:8-9 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sarah was Abrahams sister in-law.
The Law was given AFTER Abraham. So he broke no law that act was an acceptable custom of the times.
2006-09-14 05:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by williamzo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Abraham only said she was his sister to avoid being killed if they knew she was his wife.Even if you're not a Christian who would want to marry their sister?? Stupid
2006-09-14 05:00:09 · answer #6 · answered by Ali.D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible consists of poems, law, history, parables, dreams, prophesy, and more. If you interpret every part of it literally it only makes you appear foolish.
2006-09-14 05:03:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you cant marry with ur sister in any religion.
2006-09-14 05:06:52 · answer #8 · answered by A BOY 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i guess questioning his existance is worse than marrying your relative.. thats sick
2006-09-14 04:57:32 · answer #9 · answered by psychstudent 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋