The Hebrew word in Deuteronomy 17:17 translated “multiply” in the KJV is “rabah”, which does mean to increase or multiply. Originally, God made just one wife for Adam, not several wives; this is what Jesus was referring to “from the beginning” (Matthew 19:4, Mark 10:6).
if i multiply a number then there is no requirement that the number i multiply be 1.
Yes originally g*d made eve for adam but that does not preclude polygamy. Jewish OT era law permitted multiple wives in full acceptance of Genesis, hence Genesis and multiple wives were in no conflict. You are interpreting (with lack of skill).
Matthew 19 concerns itself with the topic of divorce. The topic of discussion was divorce. The Pharisees asked Jesus about divorce. The Pharisees did not ask Jesus about marriage. Pay attention! Read the bible more carefully! You don’t expect a full definition of marriage and the laws regarding marriage when asking a question about divorce! here is how to read the bible properly: don’t take things out of context. don’t interpret by placing meanings into passages that are not in the passages themselves. Interpretation is explicitly forbidden by the bible:
Proverbs 30:5-6 ESV
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.
Deuteronomy 4:2 ESV
You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you.
“this is what Jesus was referring to “from the beginning” (Matthew 19:4, Mark 10:6).”
says you— not the bible.
the context makes it crystal clear that Jesus was answering the Pharisees concern about divorce (not marriage). Therefore Jesus answer must be taken in the context of the question put before him by the Pharisees— the question of divorce (not marriage).
You are misinterpreting the word of g*d by supplying one incorrect context — marriage — for the actual, biblical context — divorce.
As evangelists are so fond of saying, go and read the bible! But this time, read more carefully.