In biblical times, the status of children born out of wedlock was addressed in various passages. Deuteronomy 23:2 prohibits those with illegitimate birth from entering the assembly of the Lord, highlighting the societal stigma. However, the Bible also records instances of notable figures, such as Jephthah in Judges 11:1, who were born to unmarried parents yet still played significant roles in God's plan. Additionally, Zechariah 9:6 notes the mixed ancestry of some individuals, underscoring the complexities of family relationships in biblical society. Hebrews 12:8 reminds believers that true legitimacy comes from God, not human lineage.
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No one of illegitimate birth may enter the assembly of the LORD, nor may any of his descendants, even to the tenth generation.
If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.
This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,
Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor; he was the son of a prostitute, and Gilead was his father.