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Wife or Concubine?
[edit]This discussion applies to both Asriel and Manasseh (tribal patriarch) § Biblical narrative. Upon resolution here, make sure both pages are updated. |
Whether Asriel was born by his wife or concubine seems to change depending on translation, as shown below:
JPS | NRSV-UE | NIV | KJV |
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The sons of Manasseh: Asriel, whom his wife bore--his concubine the Aramitess bore Machir the father of Gilead; | The sons of Manasseh: Asriel, whom his Aramean concubine bore; she bore Machir the father of Gilead. | The descendants of Manasseh:
Asriel was his descendant through his Aramean concubine. She gave birth to Makir the father of Gilead. |
The sons of Manasseh; Ashriel, whom she bare: (but his concubine the Aramitess bare Machir the father of Gilead: |
Given the NRSV-UE's place in academic study, I support its use here and thus the choice of concubine over wife. Dan Leonard (talk) 18:34, 9 November 2023 (UTC)