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concubine

Definition:

A concubine is a woman who is a secondary wife for a man who already has a wife. Usually a concubine is not legally married to the man.

• In the Old Testament, concubines were often female slaves.
• A concubine could be acquired by purchase, through military conquest, or in payment of a debt.
• For a king, having many concubines was a sign of power.
• The New Testament teaches that the practice of having a concubine is against God's will.

Bible References:

• 2 Samuel 03:07
• Genesis 22:24
• Genesis 25:5-6
• Genesis 35:21-22
• Genesis 36:12
• Judges 19:1-2

Word Data:

• Strong's: H3904, H6370

Forms Found in the English ULB:

concubine, concubines