Matthew 5:32

"“It was also said, ‘Whoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorce,’"

Key Reflection

In Matthew 5:32, Jesus references the ancient Mosaic law, which required a husband to provide a written certificate when divorcing his wife. This practice underscores the formal and binding nature of marriage under Jewish law, highlighting how easily it could be dissolved without proper procedure.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 32. No Barnes text on this verse. See Barnes on "Mt 5:31" {y} "put away his wife" Mt 19:9; 1 Co 7:10,11 __________________________________________________________________

Related Verses

Matthew 5:31
Matthew 19:9
Corinthians 7:10

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