1Cor. 7:36 But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them mar

Mr. Gary S. Dykes yhwh3in1 at lightspeed.net
Fri Apr 7 05:17:55 EDT 2000


In this passage (I Cor. 7:37) the word for "keep" can mean "maintain", and 
this novel meaning could result:

let a man (a father) continue to take care of his virgin daughter...

Since she marries not, he (the father) can take care of and provide for her 
needs. Hence, marriage is not being discussed between the daughter and 
father, but possibly between a suitor and a father's daughter. If he stops 
the marriage, he (the father) can provide for her, keeping her chaste.

Novel, yes, possible? I think so. Probable? who knows?

Mr. Gary S. Dykes
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