The Meaning of the Phrase "Be Fruitful and Multiply" According to Genesis 1:26-28 as a Response to the Childfree Phenomenon

Moses Kristleyson Sarjono; Exon Eduaman Pane

doi:10.35974/isc.v11i7.3632

Authors

Moses Kristleyson Sarjono Universitas Advent Indonesia
Exon Eduaman Pane Universitas Advent Indonesia

https://doi.org/10.35974/isc.v11i7.3632

Keywords:

Childfree, God, Procreation

Abstract

This research focuses on the biblical perspective regarding the childfree phenomenon, which is considered contrary to the procreation mandate in Genesis 1:26-28. Through a textual analysis of the phrase "be fruitful and multiply," this study seeks to address the childfree viewpoint in light of biblical principles. This exegetical study aims to uncover the meaning of the original language to understand its relation to the childfree perspective. The findings indicate that procreation is a prototype of God, who created humanity to share His love with them. This emphasizes that procreation reflects God's plan in creating humans to disseminate His love. It suggests that the childfree lifestyle contradicts the biblical view, as it prioritizes personal desires over God's plan. Following these findings, further literature review should be optimized through historical, grammatical, and literal contexts.

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