Posted by:
caffiend
(
)
Date: October 30, 2017 02:01PM
Onan's sin was not masturbation. Rather, he was disobedient to the Levitical requirement to carry on his brother's line and provide progeny for his brother's widow. The purpose of these "Levarite" marriages or relationships was to maintain tribal cohesion. Onan's actual practice was coitis interuptis, for which he paid with his life.
This is, of course, Old Covenant history. For a brief but serious exposition, check out:
https://www.cgg.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Library.sr/CT/BQA/k/64/Why-Did-God-Slay-Onan-Genesis-383-10.htm