Definition: The term "amblypodous" comes from a biblical phrase, which has been translated into English as "a man or woman having two wives." - The root of the Hebrew verb "amblypoth," meaning to have both hands in one hand, is "ambi" (meaning "both"), and it occurs in several verses in the Bible where the topic concerns relationships. 1. In the book of Genesis, in Psalms 27:36, when God said to Moses, "You must be an amply-handed man or woman," He is speaking of having two hands. - The verb "podous" (meaning to bind) comes from a similar root, and it appears in numerous verses throughout the Bible. For example: - In Job 4:12, when God says that Job had two wives, but they were not able to bear children because of their poor marriage: "And you are an amply-handed man or woman; you have bound both your hands." - The verb "podous" also appears in the book of Numbers, where the Lord said: - "The sons of Levi shall be one household with thee, as a housebinded wife is one husband." - In Deuteronomy 21:5, when God says to Moses, "And ye have two wives, and they are not able to bear children together," He is speaking of having two spouses. 2. The term "amblypodous" is translated into English as a man or woman having two wives in the Bible, which seems to refer to individuals with more than one spouse. - This phrase was commonly used to describe relationships where both partners were capable and able-bodied, and thus had the potential for marriage. 3. The Hebrew root "ambi" can be translated into English as "two", or it is possible that it has a similar meaning in English, referring to having two hands. - In other places in the Bible, individuals may have more than one wife, such as in the Psalms, Deuteronomy, and Leviticus, but their actions were considered sinful due to the lack of control over their relationship. 4. The term "amblypodous" can be compared to the Hebrew word "amuni," which literally means "two persons" or "both hands." In the book of Numbers, it refers to a woman who was capable and able-bodied, but her marriage was not compatible with her abilities. - The idea that two people were having more than one spouse is often seen as sinful in religious context.

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