I've always been conflicted as to whether or not the patriarch Abram lied or told the truth when he said to Pharoah that Sari was his sister. She was Abram's sister but she was his wife, too. The truth of the matter is that Abram and Sari had the same father but not the same mother. Back then their marriage was legal and according to society's culture and customs. Their was no law. So did Abram lie or tell the truth? Even if it was partial. Or is their such thing as half-truth.
That's a tough one. But Genesis does not always tell us who was right and wrong, and sometimes we are supposed to read the stories and judge them by the Law of Moses.
Thx brother. I’ve typically viewed a ‘lie’ as ‘the intent to deceive for self-seeking and evil reasons.’
This post adds some helpful foundational layers to chew on.
Yes, and I plan to write a follow up on the practical side. Basically, tho, I agree.
I've always been conflicted as to whether or not the patriarch Abram lied or told the truth when he said to Pharoah that Sari was his sister. She was Abram's sister but she was his wife, too. The truth of the matter is that Abram and Sari had the same father but not the same mother. Back then their marriage was legal and according to society's culture and customs. Their was no law. So did Abram lie or tell the truth? Even if it was partial. Or is their such thing as half-truth.
That's a tough one. But Genesis does not always tell us who was right and wrong, and sometimes we are supposed to read the stories and judge them by the Law of Moses.