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Originally Posted by Luke
The point of the trial was not to abort but rather determine guilt IF a baby ever died as a result of this trial it was not the purpose or intention this trial centered on the woman and her choice. Abortion centers on a baby who made no choice and is guilty of no sin.
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The express intent of the trial was clearly threefold: to determine guilt, terminate illegitimate seed, and to render the wife barren for life as punishment.
God would not allow for a trial to determine guilt that
accidently killed the innocent. God makes no mistakes. The very design of the trial implies the termination of any illegitimate seed should it be present.
Please understand, not only does this set a very high standard against illegitimacy. In the social structure of ancient Israel, it would protect inheritance rights from being claimed by illegitimate children. Thereby protecting inheritance and family wealth from being siphoned off by children who were not sired by the father.
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