# Polygamy
Polygamy is defined as In the early Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints this practice was instituted for more than half a century.
## Revelation to Practice
There are multiple revelations directing the institution of polygamy:
- Jacob 2:30
> *For if I will, saith the Lord of Hosts, raise up seed unto me, I will command my people; otherwise they shall hearken unto these things.*
- Doctrine and Covenants 132