Matthew 19:7

They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 19:7

BSB
"Why then," they asked, "did Moses order a man to give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?"
AKJV
They say to him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorce, and to put her away?
CPDV
They said to him, "Then why did Moses command him to give a bill of divorce, and to separate?"
ERV
They say unto him, Why then did Moses command to give a bill of divorcement, and to put her away?
NHEB
They asked him, "Why then did Moses command us to give her a certificate of divorce, and divorce her?"
SMT
They say to him, Why then did Moses charge to give a writing of divorce, and loose her?

Commentary for Matthew 19:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 19:7
Summary
Pharisees cite Mosaic law permitting divorce documents
Place
Judaea
Event
Pharisees question Jesus' teaching
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching