Does the Bible Support Polygamy? Unpacking Exodus 21:10–11 & The Law

A comprehensive 30-minute exegetical and theological deep dive into Exodus 21:10–11 and the biblical view of marriage. In this presentation, we analyze the ancient Near Eastern context of Exodus 21, unpacking the three non-negotiable rights guaranteed to a first wife—food (she'arah), clothing (kesutah), and marital rights (onatah)—and the strict legal penalty for neglect. We then bridge this passage to the New Testament, comparing Old Testament legal concessions with Jesus' restoration of the Genesis creation design for one-flesh monogamy. Finally, we evaluate the pros, cons, and destructive narrative consequences of polygamy across biblical history. KEY HEBREW & GREEK TERMS COVERED: • שְׁאֵרָה (She'arah) – Food & Daily Sustenance • כְּסוּתָהּ (Kesutah) – Clothing, Covering, & Shelter • עֹנָתָהּ (Onatah) – Marital & Conjugal Rights • προσκολληθήσεται (Proskollethēsetai) – Glued / Joined Together (One Flesh) • μιᾶς γυναικὸς ἄνδρα (Mias Gunaikos Anera) – Husband of One Wife #Exodus21 #PolygamyInTheBible #BibleStudy #Exegesis #OldTestament #ChristianTheology #BiblicalMarriage #MosaicLaw #Hermeneutics #NewTestament