King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put [her] away.
Complete Jewish Bible:
They said, "Moshe allowed a man to hand his wife a get and divorce her."
Berean Standard Bible:
They answered, “Moses permitted a man to write his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away.”
American Standard Version:
And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G1161} they said{G2036}, Moses{G3475} suffered{G2010} to write{G1125} a bill{G975} of divorcement{G647}, and{G2532} to put her away{G630}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 24:1
- ¶ When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give [it] in her hand, and send her out of his house.
Deuteronomy 24:4
- Her former husband, which sent her away, may not take her again to be his wife, after that she is defiled; for that [is] abomination before the LORD: and thou shalt not cause the land to sin, which the LORD thy God giveth thee [for] an inheritance.
Matthew 5:31
- It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
Matthew 5:32
- But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
Isaiah 50:1
- ¶ Thus saith the LORD, Where [is] the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I have put away? or which of my creditors [is it] to whom I have sold you? Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, and for your transgressions is your mother put away.
Matthew 1:19
- Then Joseph her husband, being a just [man], and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
Matthew 19:7
- They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
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Commentary for Mark 10:4
Mark 10:4 is part of a larger passage where the Pharisees are testing Jesus on the topic of divorce. In the historical context of the time, divorce was a significant social issue, and interpretations of the law regarding it varied among different Jewish sects. The Pharisees' question to Jesus, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?" refers back to Deuteronomy 24:1, where Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send his wife away. This practice was allowed under certain conditions, but the exact circumstances that warranted divorce were debated among religious scholars.
In Mark 10:4, the Pharisees cite Moses' law to justify divorce, highlighting the legalistic perspective that was common among them. They are essentially asking Jesus if He agrees with the established practice based on the Mosaic Law. Jesus' response in the subsequent verses goes beyond the letter of the law to the heart of the matter, emphasizing the sanctity of marriage as a divine union and God's original intent for lifelong partnership, as stated in Genesis 2:24.
The themes present in this verse include the nature of marriage, the role of the law in guiding moral behavior, and the tension between legalism and compassion. Jesus' teachings on marriage and divorce challenge the prevailing cultural norms and invite followers to live by a higher ethical standard grounded in the unconditional love and grace of God. This passage underscores Jesus' authority to interpret the law and His emphasis on the spirit of the law over its strict adherence, a theme that recurs throughout the Gospels.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G2036
There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔπω
Transliteration: épō
Pronunciation: ep'-o
Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω. - Strong's Number: G3475
There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Μωσεύς
Transliteration: Mōseús
Pronunciation: mo-oo-sace'
Description: of Hebrew origin; (מֹשֶׁה); Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver:--Moses. - Strong's Number: G2010
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπιτρέπω
Transliteration: epitrépō
Pronunciation: ep-ee-trep'-o
Description: from ἐπί and the base of τροπή; to turn over (transfer), i.e. allow:--give leave (liberty, license), let, permit, suffer. - Strong's Number: G1125
There are 197 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γράφω
Transliteration: gráphō
Pronunciation: graf'-o
Description: a primary verb; to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe:--describe, write(-ing, -ten). - Strong's Number: G975
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: βιβλίον
Transliteration: biblíon
Pronunciation: bib-lee'-on
Description: a diminutive of βίβλος; a roll:--bill, book, scroll, writing. - Strong's Number: G647
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀποστάσιον
Transliteration: apostásion
Pronunciation: ap-os-tas'-ee-on
Description: neuter of a (presumed) adjective from a derivative of ἀφίστημι; properly, something separative, i.e. (specially) divorce:--(writing of) divorcement. - 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. - 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.