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concubine, concubines

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:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H3904, H6370