[NathanBroom]

You obviously didn’t even consider Jewish tradition and beliefs. Did you know that MANY married Jewish couples stayed in a state of virginity throughout their married life. According to Jewish belief though marriage may sometimes be a holy estate, it presents great hindrances to prayer and the teaching of Scripture is that the states of virginity and continency are more accordant with God’s will than that of marriage. Many Jews choose perpetual virginity

[aMorePerfectUnion]

—> You obviously didn’t even consider Jewish tradition and beliefs.

I considered the full revelation of Scripture, including the prophecy concerning Mary.

God does not operate based on the traditions of men - even Jewish traditions.

He does fulfill the Jewish Scriptures entirely and precisely.

Perpetual virginity was never taught by an Apostle - ever.

Not even once.

I used to believe that false story too, before I picked up the entirety of Scripture to read and study.

I’m sorry you were sold a false story never found in Scripture - ever.

I’m sorry you feel you should cling to a story, instead of God’s Word and Christ alone for salvation.

He alone is pure, holy, undefined and worthy of worship.

[metmom]

You obviously didn’t even consider Jewish tradition and beliefs. Did you know that MANY married Jewish couples stayed in a state of virginity throughout their married life. According to Jewish belief though marriage may sometimes be a holy estate, it presents great hindrances to prayer and the teaching of Scripture is that the states of virginity and continency are more accordant with God’s will than that of marriage. Many Jews choose perpetual virginity

In a culture that valued having babies as much as the Jewish one did?

I don't believe it for a minute.

BTW, got some proof of that claim?