Luke 16:18

King James Version:

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Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from [her] husband committeth adultery.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Every man who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and a man who marries a woman divorced by her husband commits adultery.

Berean Standard Bible:

Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

American Standard Version:

Every one that putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and he that marrieth one that is put away from a husband committeth adultery.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Whosoever^{G3956} putteth away^{G630} his^{G846} wife^{G1135}, and^{G2532} marrieth^{G1060} another^{G2087}, committeth adultery^{G3431}: and^{G2532} whosoever^{G3956} marrieth^{G1060} her that is put away^{G630} from^{G575} her husband^{G435} committeth adultery^{G3431}.

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Commentary for Luke 16:18

Luke 16:18 addresses the topic of divorce and remarriage within the cultural and religious context of first-century Judaism. At the time, discussions about divorce were lively among various Jewish sects, with some permitting it under more circumstances than others. The verse is part of Jesus' broader teachings on the nature of the Law and its fulfillment, emphasizing the sanctity of marriage.

In this verse, Jesus asserts that a man who divorces his wife and marries another woman is committing adultery, as is any man who marries a woman who has been divorced by her husband. This teaching reflects a strict view of marriage as a lifelong union, underscoring the idea that marriage creates a bond that should not be broken by human decision. The historical context suggests that Jesus is raising the standard of conduct for His followers above the prevailing norms of the day, which allowed for more lenient divorce practices.

The themes of the verse include the permanence of marriage, the seriousness of the marriage covenant, and the moral implications of breaking that covenant. It also touches on the treatment of women, who in that society were particularly vulnerable to the consequences of divorce. By emphasizing the sinfulness of remarriage after an unjust divorce, Jesus challenges His listeners to consider the spiritual and ethical dimensions of their marital commitments. This teaching is consistent with other New Testament passages that uphold the sanctity of marriage and call for fidelity within the marital bond.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G3956
   There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πᾶς
   Transliteration: pâs
   Pronunciation: pas
   Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
   
2. Strong's Number: G630
   There are 63 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀπολύω
   Transliteration: apolýō
   Pronunciation: ap-ol-oo'-o
   Description: from ἀπό and λύω; to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (figuratively) let die, pardon or (specially) divorce:--(let) depart, dismiss, divorce, forgive, let go, loose, put (send) away, release, set at liberty.
   
3. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1135
   There are 200 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γυνή
   Transliteration: gynḗ
   Pronunciation: goo-nay'
   Description: probably from the base of γίνομαι; a woman; specially, a wife:--wife, woman.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1060
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γαμέω
   Transliteration: gaméō
   Pronunciation: gam-eh'-o
   Description: from γάμος; to wed (of either sex):--marry (a wife).
   
7. Strong's Number: G2087
   There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἕτερος
   Transliteration: héteros
   Pronunciation: het'-er-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; (an-, the) other or different:--altered, else, next (day), one, (an-)other, some, strange.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3431
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μοιχεύω
   Transliteration: moicheúō
   Pronunciation: moy-khyoo'-o
   Description: from μοιχός; to commit adultery:--commit adultery.
   
9. Strong's Number: G575
   There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀπό
   Transliteration: apó
   Pronunciation: apo'
   Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
   
10. Strong's Number: G435
    There are 279 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀνήρ
    Transliteration: anḗr
    Pronunciation: an'-ayr
    Description: a primary word (compare ἄνθρωπος); a man (properly as an individual male):--fellow, husband, man, sir.