Genesis Chapter 38 Discussion Page 2

Comment on verse 9. When I look up the word Onanism in my dictionary, I find that, in the definition of the word, there is a reference back to Genesis 38:9, but there are two definitions given to describe what Onan did to displease the LORD so much that the LORD slew him. Does this mean that Onan actually did both of these things, one after the other, or are biblical scholars unsure of which thing he did? Either way, it does seem a very draconian punishment. Has anyone any thoughts on this, please? Thanks in advance.

ONAN WAS NOT KILLED NOT FOR SPILLING THE ** DOWN BUT NOT FULFILLIING THE DUTY OF GIVING BIRTH A CHILD BILONGING TO HIS BOTHER ER

ONAN WAS NOT KILLED NOT FOR SPILLING THE ** DOWN BUT NOT FULFILLIING THE DUTY OF GIVING BIRTH TO HIS BOTHER ER

ONAN WAS NOT KILLED NOT FOR SPILLING THE ** DOWN BUT NOT FULFILLIING THE DUTY OF GIVING BIRTH TO HIS BOTHER ER

he disobeyed GOD THEREFORE HE WAS SLAIN

these all issues Jesus came to break them because this is the family where Jesus birth connected so he came so that we can be forgiven

We are not called to think ourselves mightier than others, or more righteous. God can and does use even the lowliest people to accomplish His will. Thank you Lord that you see things in a greater way than we do.

They shall call him Jesus,for he will save his people from their sins. The Lord Jesus is of the tribe of Judah, and he will take the title deed to the world from the devil that Adam handed over when he disobeyed God in the garden of Eden. Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Even so come quickly Lord Jesus.

Mike, I’m wondering what the intent is of your comment and if you actually believe the Bible is ‘filth’?
The Bible provides us with many examples of people in sin and having problems, and ultimately showing how salvation can be found, despite humankind's inclination toward sin.

Sometimes people will post things only to stir up conflict, rather than have a thoughtful dialog. Unless I hear otherwise, I'll assume you really don't believe the Bible attempts to teach daughters to be prostitutes, because the Bible clearly does not teach that. To make such a claim would be like accusing your local newspaper of promoting prostitution, if they were to simply write a news story about it. We are to follow the Bible's examples of Jesus and how people worship God, not the examples of sin that people commit.

this is filth of the highest order... can you say INCEST!!!! and not one word of reproach!!! how can a book of God contain this filth, what is the moral of this story??? how to teach your daughters to become prostitutes??? what will you give me??? this filth cannot be attributed to God

And Onan knew that the seed should not be his; and it came to pass, when he went in unto his brother's wife, that he spilled [it] on the ground, lest that he should give seed to his brother.

10 And the thing which he did displeased the LORD: wherefore he slew him als

We are so precious to the LORD - of course HE came and sacrificed HIS life for us - Here he shows, before we are even formed - HE LOVES US.

Thank God for Grace, it really is amazing...