Roy Gane

Does Leviticus 18:18 Prohibit Polygamy?

Does Leviticus 18:18 Prohibit Polygamy?

Numerous scholars have argued that Leviticus 18:18 prohibits not just sororal polygyny (a polygamous marriage between a man and two women who are sisters) but polygamy generally. In this video, we unpack the historical and textual evidence that supports this view. We also address a polygamy advocate's objections to this interpretation.