The biblical blueprint for marriage and the predicament of polygamy: A narrative review

Polygamy is widespread in Africa, being highest Burkina Faso (36%), Mali (34%), Gambia (30%), Niger (29%), and Nigeria (28%). 83.39% of traditional societies the world practice polygyny, while 16.14% monogamy. Significant evidence that Bible presents monogamy as God's blueprint or original plan for marriage exists. Despite this evidence, numerous investigations revealed percentage young people who find polygamy morally acceptable has risen from 9% to 34%, with about 8% Christians living polygamous households. This study calls narrative review, analysis, synthesis vast works literature delineate important information, insights, symbolism, purpose, characteristics marriage, line The King James Version (2022) adopted conceptual framework study. purpose present marital monogamy, marriages involving only two people, male female, biblical provide a platform godly inspiration instruction righteousness towards adopting monogamous against ungodly marriages. delineated how can significantly positively influence choice toward x-raying dilemma polygamy. researcher extracted some documentaries peer-reviewed articles within last five years electronic databases, engaging keywords such "God's marriage", "Polygamous marriages", "Bible accounts Vs. Monogamy", "Choosing between etc. Results show intention according was which encompasses social sexual genetic all overlapping. also God allowed divorce because hardness men's hearts, although neither part His marriage. insights may have positive impact on research innovations, significance, benefits preference