Were Old Testament Sexual Laws Harsh?
Why did God give laws about virginity in the Old Testament?
To many, these laws may seem harsh or outdated, but they were actually given to protect women in a culture where their value and future were often tied to marriage.
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God wasn’t endorsing patriarchy. He was setting boundaries that would guard women from being treated like property and from the pain of being discarded or dishonored.
It was about preserving dignity and honoring covenant, not controlling people.
Behind every law is the heart of a loving God who desires to protect what is sacred, including sexuality.
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