Give me the children until they are seven and anyone may…
“Give me the children until they are seven and anyone may have them afterwards.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He suggests giving children up to age seven, after which they can be adopted or cared for by others, reflecting historical missionary practices.
In simple terms: Give children until age seven, then others may have them.
Consider early childhood care and later adoption.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- orphanage policy
- family planning
- adoption law
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we protect children’s rights today?
- What are ethical adoption ages?
Modern ethics reject such practices.