Early Church Fathers Scripture Index : Texts

Genesis 34:7

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Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume 8, page 64, footnote 9 (Image)

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CCEL Footnote 483 (In-Text, Margin)

Hast thou not read concerning Amnon and Tamar, the children of David? This Amnon conceived a passion for his sister, and humbled her, and did not spare her, because he longed for her with a shameful passion; and he proved wicked and profligate because of his constant intercourse with her, without the fear of God, and he “wrought uncleanness in Israel.”[Genesis 34:7] Therefore, it is not proper for us, nor right for us, to associate with sisters, indulging in laughter and looseness; but we ought to behave towards them with all chasteness and purity, and in the fear of the Lord.