It looks like you're using an Ad Blocker.
Please white-list or disable AboveTopSecret.com in your ad-blocking tool.
Thank you.
Some features of ATS will be disabled while you continue to use an ad-blocker.
Then Judah said to Onan, "Lie with your brother's wife and fulfill your duty to her as a brother-in-law to produce offspring for your brother." 9 But Onan knew that the offspring would not be his; so whenever he lay with his brother's wife, he spilled his semen on the ground to keep from producing offspring for his brother. 10 What he did was wicked in the LORD's sight; so he put him to death also. 11
originally posted by: KKLOCO
I can kind of understand the jewelry bit, but the braids bit is just ridiculous.
In first-century Roman culture, women would customarily braid or twist their hair high onto their heads, often decorating their locks with jewels, gold adornments, and more to garner attention. The ornate displays indeed drew a public response, but the apostles’ point is that to flaunt one’s beauty for selfish adoration is not in line with the humility of Christ.
originally posted by: Sookiechacha
a reply to: FlyersFan
At that time braiding hair and wearing jewelry was probably considered to be too flashy and 'loose'.
It was probably how the women of their enemies dressed. Pagans!
originally posted by: KKLOCO
a reply to: WeMustCare
I can kind of understand the jewelry bit, but the braids bit is just ridiculous.
God also killed Onan for blowing his load on the ground and not in his brothers wife:
Then Judah said to Onan, "Lie with your brother's wife and fulfill your duty to her as a brother-in-law to produce offspring for your brother." 9 But Onan knew that the offspring would not be his; so whenever he lay with his brother's wife, he spilled his semen on the ground to keep from producing offspring for his brother. 10 What he did was wicked in the LORD's sight; so he put him to death also. 11
Whoever the god was from the Old Testament - he certainly was a piece of work…
originally posted by: GENERAL EYES
a reply to: Sookiechacha
I read somewhere when they first encountered the Vikings (whom oth men and women wore braids and jewelry and bathed regularly and used perfumes from their trading) that the wives became attracted to the Viking Men and cheated on their husbands, so it was added in to the original texts.
Not sure if thats the truth, just saying that's what I've read.
appropriate: Or “respectable.” In this context, the Greek word used suggests dress that would be considered honorable and proper. Such attire would be suitable for one who professes to be a minister of God.
with modesty: In this context, modesty includes taking into consideration one’s own conscience as well as the feelings or opinions of others. A modest Christian would avoid adornment that is considered indecent, that draws undue attention, or that is likely to offend or stumble others.​—1Co 10:32, 33.
soundness of mind: Or “good judgment; sensibleness.”​—See study note on 1Ti 3:2.
In the first century, many women parted their long hair in the middle, pulled it back, and fashioned it into a bun (1). Some women wore more elaborate hairstyles, braiding and curling their hair (2). To produce curls, hair was wrapped around a calamistrum, a hollow rod that had been heated over coals. Wealthy women wore fancier styles and usually had their hair done by a slave. Elaborately arranged styles required hairpins, combs, ribbons, and hairnets to hold the hair in place. The apostles Paul and Peter advised Christian women against drawing attention to themselves with extravagant hairstyles. Rather, women were encouraged to “adorn themselves . . . with modesty” and a “quiet and mild spirit.” Such qualities are highly valued by Jehovah.​—1Ti 2:9; 1Pe 3:3, 4.
originally posted by: quintessentone
originally posted by: Sookiechacha
a reply to: FlyersFan
At that time braiding hair and wearing jewelry was probably considered to be too flashy and 'loose'.
It was probably how the women of their enemies dressed. Pagans!
The evil temptresses.
originally posted by: DontTreadOnMe
originally posted by: quintessentone
originally posted by: Sookiechacha
a reply to: FlyersFan
At that time braiding hair and wearing jewelry was probably considered to be too flashy and 'loose'.
It was probably how the women of their enemies dressed. Pagans!
The evil temptresses.
Cue up the story of Samson and Delilah!!!!!
originally posted by: lilzazz
Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans but not Canadians. Why can't I own Canadians if I pay for them?