Mark 10:12

King James Version:

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And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.

Complete Jewish Bible:

and if a wife divorces her husband and marries another man, she too commits adultery."

Berean Standard Bible:

And if a woman divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”

American Standard Version:

and if she herself shall put away her husband, and marry another, she committeth adultery.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} if^{G1437} a woman^{G1135} shall put away^{G630} her^{G846} husband^{G435}, and^{G2532} be married^{G1060} to another^{G243}, she committeth adultery^{G3429}.

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Commentary for Mark 10:12

Mark 10:12 is part of a larger discourse on divorce and marriage found in the Gospel of Mark, chapter 10, verses 1-12. This passage reflects a conversation between Jesus and the Pharisees, who are testing him with a question about the lawfulness of divorce. In the historical context of first-century Palestine, divorce was a contentious issue, with varying interpretations among different Jewish sects regarding its permissibility and process.

The verse in question addresses the situation from the perspective of a woman initiating a divorce, which was less common in the patriarchal society of the time, where men typically held the power to divorce their wives. Jesus' statement here equalizes the moral responsibility between genders, asserting that if a woman divorces her husband and marries another, she is committing adultery. This teaching aligns with the broader theme in Jesus' ministry of upholding the sanctity of marriage and emphasizing the permanence of the marital bond.

In summarizing the themes of Mark 10:12, it is important to note that Jesus is reaffirming the original intent of marriage as a lifelong union, as described in Genesis, and is challenging the lax attitudes towards divorce that were present in his cultural context. The verse underscores the idea that marriage is not just a legal contract but a sacred covenant, and it reflects Jesus' teachings on personal morality, fidelity, and the high standards of conduct expected of his followers. This teaching would have been radical for the time, offering a new perspective on the nature of marriage and the equal dignity and responsibility of both men and women within it.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1437
   There are 254 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐάν
   Transliteration: eán
   Pronunciation: eh-an'
   Description: from εἰ and ἄν; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty:--before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See μή.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. 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.
   
7. 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).
   
8. Strong's Number: G243
   There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄλλος
   Transliteration: állos
   Pronunciation: al'-los
   Description: a primary word; "else," i.e. different (in many applications):--more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise).
   
9. Strong's Number: G3429
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μοιχάω
   Transliteration: moicháō
   Pronunciation: moy-khah'-o
   Description: from μοιχός; (middle voice) to commit adultery:--commit adultery.