A One-Woman Man: Interpreting “Husband of One Wife” for Trustworthy Eldership
Deep Dive into A One-Woman Man: Interpreting “Husband of One Wife” for Trustworthy EldershipThe biblical qualification for an overseer to be the "husband of one wife" (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6) serves as a primary test of moral credibility rather than a mere marital census. The Greek phrase mias gynaikos andra, literally translating to a "one-woman man," functions as a qualitative description of an elder’s character,. This requirement situates the elder’s sexuality under the broader mandate to be "above reproach," demanding a singular, covenantal devotion to his wife that excludes not only…
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