Where is the real abomination? - The context of Leviticus 18:22 and Leviticus 20:13

[Bob]

Certainly in the area of elevating women above that status of being seen as mere property.
Paul taught us to LOVE our wives. A revolutionary thought at the time.

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Point taken.

So, what exactly was the Apostle teaching?

Speculation: in Biblical Greek there were several words for different types of love: Storge, the love for family members; Phileo, the love between friends; Eros, sexual love; Agape, divine love. Perhaps Paul would say that true love for a spouse would entail all of these!

But see also Genesis 29: 18 - 20.

 

[St. SteVen]

So, what exactly was the Apostle teaching?

Haven't dug into it too deeply.
Loving them as Christ loved the church is a tall order.
How many men have given much of anything up to accommodate a relationship with their wife?

• Ephesians 5:25
  Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
  
  
• Colossians 3:19
  Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

Both of these use a form of agape'.

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