Bible Discussion Thread

Is buying a dog (puppy) a sin. I am understanding that deuteronomy 23:18 is referring to a male prostitute. Is this correct ? I understand that dogs were put here on earth as, in not better words, clean up crew of dead, like the vulture. But does that forbid me to own one ? I've owned and loved dogs my entire life and I was recently told that buying, selling, and owning a dog is a sin. Im confused and scared that I have sinned my entire life over a dog, which I did not know about. Many best friend, other than the Lord is now a sin? This could be devastating to many people i know if true. Please explain in detail the true meaning iof this

I agree with Adam, owning a physical dog as a pet is not a sin.

Acting/behaving like one is.

Hello Kami, I think the word dog in this case is slang for a type of sinner.

If you look up a verse on its own dedicated page then look under the commentary sometimes it reveals useful information. In this case it offered a cross reference to Revelation 22:15 which is another example use of the word dogs. So, its likely not talking about pets. I think God made pets to be our friends.

God bless...