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Line 62: − Although the Book of Mormon generally forbids [[polygamy]], it never allows for its practice. The Book of Mormon says the following concerning plural marriage:+
Added explanation of why Book of Mormon contradicts later Mormon practice of polygamy.
== Polygamy ==
== Polygamy ==
The Book of Mormon forbids [[polygamy]] without exception. Later "revelations" to Joseph Smith about polygamy came after he was caught in the act of adultery. The Book of Mormon says the following concerning plural marriage:
''"Wherefore, my bretheren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the Lord: For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife, and [[concubine]]s he shall have none... For if I will, saith the Lord of Hosts, raise up seed unto me, I will command my people; otherwise they shall hearken unto these things."'' (Jacob 2:27,30).
''"Wherefore, my bretheren, hear me, and hearken to the word of the Lord: For there shall not any man among you have save it be one wife, and [[concubine]]s he shall have none... For if I will, saith the Lord of Hosts, raise up seed unto me, I will command my people; otherwise they shall hearken unto these things."'' (Jacob 2:27,30).