But Onan knew that the offspring would not be his. So whenever he went in to his brother's wife he would waste the semen on the ground, so as not to give offspring to his brother.
Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, “He yearns jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us”?
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.
For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.
But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth.
Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?
Surely vexation kills the fool, and jealousy slays the simple.
Also Ruth the Moabite, the widow of Mahlon, I have bought to be my wife, to perpetuate the name of the dead in his inheritance, that the name of the dead may not be cut off from among his brothers and from the gate of his native place. You are witnesses this day.”
And the first son whom she bears shall succeed to the name of his dead brother, that his name may not be blotted out of Israel.
But Naomi said, “Turn back, my daughters; why will you go with me? Have I yet sons in my womb that they may become your husbands?
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