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in forced marriage, the victim may experience poor health conditions such as those
caused by stress and depression. Among the worst consequences of forced marriage
is the occurrence of divorce cases which in reality do not conform to God’s plan, and
may indeed lead misery among children. The victims in some circumstances may
attract criminal charges because of doing criminal offences that could be considered
important to rescue him/her from such a forced bond. In actual fact, forced marriages
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do not guarantee sustainability, since they lack couple’s readiness or consent.

Activity 4.8

Use library and online sources, and read Genesis 29, then discuss the danger of forced
marriage.

Birth of Jacob’s children
Jacob had 13 Children: 12 sons and 1 daughter, Dinah. Eleven sons were born in
Paddan-aram. Benjamin was later born in Ephrath.

Table 4.2: The names of Jacob’s children and their meanings

S/N Name Meaning
1 Reuben The Lord has looked on my afflictions, my

husband will love me.

2 Simeon The Lord heard that I am hated.

3 Levi My husband will be joined to me.

4 Judah Praise the Lord.

5 Issachar God has rewarded me.

6 Zebulun Give me present.
7 Gad Good fortune

8 Asher Happy
9 Dan God has judged me and heard my voice.

10 Naphtali My struggle

11 Joseph He will add-God has taken away my reproach.

12 Benjamin Son of the right hand.

13 Dinah Vindicated (God has judged)-daughter.

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