However, some contend that it is not that simple. To the rest - Who are married to unbelievers. The truth was, however, that the husband exercised this right at pleasure; that he was judge in the case, and dismissed his wife when and for what cause he chose. This is now the law of God. Matthew 5:32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife forces her to be guilty of adultery. Facing the Storms of Life Matthew 8:23-27; 5. Matthew 5:32 - but I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except for the reason of unchastity, makes her commit adultery; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. {i} "Whosoever shall" Matthew 5.32; 19:9; Luke 16:18; Romans 7:3; 1 Corinthians 7:10,11. But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Home > Study Desk. The words causeth her to commit adultery imply that the “putting away” was legally a divorce à vinculo, leaving the wife, and à fortiori the husband, at liberty to marry again; for otherwise she could not have incurred the guilt of adultery by a second marriage: but it asserts that in such a case, when divorce was obtained on any other ground than the specific sin which violated the essence of the marriage contract, man’s law (even that of Moses) was at variance with the true eternal law of God. Commentary on Matthew 5:3-12 (Read Matthew … Matthew 5:22. It is this thought that I shall attempt to draw out briefly, and apply to our own case and … John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, John Lightfoot's Commentary on the Gospels, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture, Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, E.M. Zerr's Commentary on Selected Books of the New Testament. Verse 13. Maketh her to commit adultery, not by the fact of her being divorced, but in view of the extremely probable case of another marriage. (Matthew 5:31) But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery. (Matthew 5:30) "It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' Both Matthew and Mark use ἰσχύοντες , the strong. See notes on Matthew 19:1-12. He does not oppose Moses. Nor has any man or set of men - any legislature or any court, civil or ecclesiastical - a right to interfere, and declare that divorces may be granted for any other cause. But if she depart - Contrary to this express prohibition. The application to the case of a man is not only required by the spirit of Christ’s teaching in general, but by the fact that He is here speaking of and condemning the sin of the man. . Jesus forbids divorce except for unfaithfulness. (St. Augustine, de bon. пояснение к 1Кор.7:15. Tons more resources, better tools, NIV84 and easier navigation. A divorce for any other cause is not valid, making those who remarry guilty of bigamy and therefore adultery. A woman might be guiltless as far as the intimate subject is concerned, and yet develop such a character and conduct herself in such a manner as to prevent a man from doing his full duty as a disciple of Christ; this idea is taught in chapter10:34-39. Matthew 5, Coffman Commentaries on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. 32.But I say unto you — Our Lord has quoted the words of Moses, and seems to oppose them with this but. Verse 12. Matthew 5:31. Verse 12. Of these contending views, that which is intermediate between the two extremes seems to be most in harmony with the true meaning of our Lord’s words. Releasing Your Demons Matthew 8:28-34; 6. The Church of Rome says, No; but the Greek and Protestant Churches allow it. Matthew 27:15. 1. The Romanists claim that this includes one divorced for the sufficient cause just mentioned, but it is doubtful, since, grammatically, the reference is still to the one divorced on insufficient grounds. Home > Study Desk. Saving for the cause of fornication - Λογου πορνειας, on account of whoredom. The Romish Church, in theory, takes the former view, the Greek and most Reformed Churches the latter; while some codes, like those of some countries in modern Europe, go back to the looser interpretation of Deuteronomy 24:1, and allow the divorce à vinculo for many lesser causes than incontinence. Jordan - Many of the best MSS. vii.) That is, thus unlawfully divorced, and so not divorced at all. Committeth adultery. Click on the link to view Craig S. Keener, Matthew (IVP New testament Commentary Series; Downer’s Grove: IVP, 1997). Jesus' teaching was promulgated by him as being superior to that of Moses. The context, therefore, requires us to restrict that guilt to the case of a wife divorced for other reasons, such as Jewish casuistry looked on as adequate. But I say unto you; that whosoever shall put away his wife,.... Christ does not infringe, or revoke the original grant, or permission of divorce; only frees it from the false interpretations, and ill use, the Pharisees made of it; and restores the ancient sense of it, in which only it was to be understood: for a divorce was allowable in no case. That licentiousness he corrects by limiting divorce to cases of adultery; or rather he restores this provision as the true intent of the law of Moses. Causeth her; exposeth her to commit adultery; because, according to the law of Christ’s kingdom, her marriage to another man will be regarded as adultery. Verses 13-16. Matthew 5:32. In proportion as the “hardness of heart” which made the wider license the least of two evils prevails now, it may be not only expedient, but right and necessary, though it implies a standard of morals lower than the law of Christ, to meet it, as it was met of old, by a like reluctant permission. As fornication signifies no more than the unlawful connection of unmarried persons, it cannot be used here with propriety, when speaking of those who are married. "But divorce was allowed by Moses;" yes, for the hardness of their hearts it was permitted: but what was permitted to an uncircumcised heart among the Jews, should not serve for a rule to a heart in which the love of God has been shed abroad by the Holy Spirit. In Matthew 25:34, Jesus said that on the Day of Judgment He would say to His people, Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Now our Lord says, without any exception, that a man ought not to put away his wife, whether first or second, for any other reason than uncleanness; and that whoever does, upon any other account, causeth her to commit adultery; that is, as much as in him lies: should she commit it, he is the cause of it, by exposing her, through a rejection of her, to the sinful embraces of others; and, indeed, should she marry another man, whilst he is alive, which her divorce allows her to do, she must be guilty of adultery; since she is his proper wife, the bond of marriage not being dissolved by such a divorce: and. This verse should be considered in connection with chapter19:9 which is a fuller statement. It hath been said … - That is, by Moses, Deuteronomy 24:1-2. and versions, with Mark 1:5, add ποταμω, the river Jordan; but the definitive article, with which the word is generally accompanied, both in the Hebrew and the Greek, is, sufficient; and our article the, which should ever be used in the translation, expresses the force of the other. General Search for 'Matthew 5:31-32' within 'New American Standard Version' on StudyLight.org When she is put away. Yet, as by unlawful custom she could marry again, in such cases the husband dismissing her occasioned the adultery. And whosoever shall marry her that is divorced [for anything short of conjugal infidelity], committeth adultery - for if the commandment is broken by the one party, it must be by the other also. And let not the husband put away his wife-Except for the cause of adultery. The force of the original is best given thus. But those who marry as passion or money lead the way, may be justly considered adulterers and adulteresses as long as they live. This was the original institution. It does not appear that there is any other case in which Jesus Christ admits of divorce. We had several important exhortations in the close of the foregoing chapter, and they are continued in this: particularly, I. This use of the verb in its primary sense, to be in sound health, is found in Luke 7:10 ; Luke 15:27 ; and once in John, 3Ep. No Barnes text on this verse. See again Matthew xix. Compare Matthew 19:13. The bond of marriage is perpetual; and what God hath joined, no power on earth can separate. See also Mark 10:1-12.. Verse 1. Yet, as by unlawful custom she could marry again, in such cases the husband dismissing her occasioned the adultery. Vincent's Word Studies. The word Gehenna, rendered hell, occurs outside of the Gospels only at James 3:6. Fornication, or unchastity. (Witham) --- The know of marriage is so sacred a tie, that the separation of the parties cannot loosen it, it being not lawful for either of the parties to marry again upon a divorce. More resources, better tools and easier navigation Test drive it and tell us about your experience. The injured husband would still be bound to the wife who had broken the vow which was of the essence of the marriage-contract. But what he does oppose and correct is that law as it is uttered by the mouth of those who quote it for licentious purposes, making it the means of all that dissoluteness described in our note on Matthew 5:31. Touching the Untouchable Matthew 8:1-4; 2. On that day, He will judge between the blessed and the cursed – He both knows and explains what are the requirements for the blessed one. For so it is written, "The house of Shammai say, a man may not put away his wife, unless he finds some uncleanness in her, according to Deuteronomy 24:1 The house of Hillell say, if she should spoil his food, (that is, as Jarchi and Bartenora explain it, burns it either at the fire, or with salt, i.e. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, But I say unto you; that whosoever shall put away his wife, whosoever shall marry her that is divorced, committeth adultery. But unless his wife also is guilty of immorality the husband is not permitted to marry another. Wherever harm is committed–whether intentional (cf. But now I tell you. Matthew 3:11, and my Commentary on Hebrews, Hebrews 6:1,2. Commentary on Matthew 5:1,2 (Read Matthew 5:1,2) None will find happiness in this world or the next, who do not seek it from Christ by the rule of his word. The question as to how far national legislation may permit divorce for other causes, such as cruelty or desertion, seems to stand on a different footing, and must be discussed on different grounds. (Bristow). Jump to: The words “put away” would necessarily convey to His Jewish hearers the idea of an entire dissolution of the marriage union, leaving both parties free to contract a fresh marriage; and if it were not so, then the case in which He specially permits that dissolution would stand on the same level as the others. A real Christian ought rather to beg of God the grace to bear patiently and quietly the imperfections of his wife, than to think of the means of being parted from her. Adam Clarke Commentary. The commentators on this passage say that the determination of the matter is, according to the school of Millell; so that, according to them, a woman might be put away for a very trivial thing: some difference is made by some of the Jewish doctors, between a first and second wife; the first wife, they say, might not be put away, but for adultery; but the second might be put away, if her husband hated her; or she was of ill behaviour, and impudent, and not modest, as the daughters of Israel. A divorce or separation as to bed and board, may be permitted for some weighty causes in Christian marriage; but even then, he that marrieth her that is dismissed, commits adultery. Matthew 5:32 - WYC - But Y seie to you, that euery man that leeueth... Study verse in the The Wycliffe Bible (1395) Causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced — That is to say, who is divorced without sufficient cause, — Matthew 5:32. on StudyLight.org Among the Jews, divorce was the easiest thing in the world. saving for the cause of fornication; which must not be taken strictly for what is called fornication, but as including adultery, incest, or any unlawful copulation; and is opposed to the sense and practices of the Pharisees, who were on the side of Hillell: who admitted of divorce, upon the most foolish and frivolous pretences whatever; when Shammai and his followers insisted on it, that a man ought only to put away his wife for uncleanness; in which they agreed with Christ. Whosoever shall marry her that is divorced — That is, thus unlawfully divorced, and so not divorced at all. They, therefore, whoever they may be, who are divorced for any cause except the single one of adultery, if they marry again, are, according to the Scriptures, living in adultery. This, then, seems the true law of divorce for the Church of Christ as such to recognise. Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible. ‘Hath been said’ (here and Matthew 5:33; Matthew 5:38; Matthew 5:43), is an unnecessary MATTHEW 8-28 - click for sermons below. 9. R. Akiba says, if he finds another more beautiful than her, as it is said, Deuteronomy 24:1 "and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes."'. Our Saviour in Mark 10:1-12, says that this was permitted on account of the hardness of their hearts, but that in the beginning it was not so. That is, should lay his hands on them, and pray for them, and bless them. Yet it is not the law in its purity which he quotes and corrects. Click the Bible to visit the new StudyLight.org being developed!! 3 John 1:2 . But Moses found the people so much hardened; so long accustomed to the practice, and so rebellious, that, as a matter of civil appointment, he thought it best not to attempt any change. but I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except for the reason of unchastity, makes her commit adultery; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. p. 4 f.;Maier’s note on 1 Corinthians 7:11; but also Keim, who sees in them the correction of a subsequent age) is justified neither by critical evidence, which Keim himself admits, nor by the following ὁ ἀπολελ. He does not oppose Moses. Should touch them. whosoever shall marry her that is divorced, committeth adultery; because the divorced woman he marries, and takes to his bed; is legally the wife of another man; and it may be added, from Matthew 19:9 that her husband, who has put her away, upon any other account than fornication, should he marry another woman, would be guilty of the same crime. Besides, a woman divorced for adultery would be stoned, according to the law, and there is here no reference to infidelity on the part of the man. Matthew 19:9.See note on Matthew 5:32. μὴ ἐπὶ πορν.] Matthew 5:38-42 The lex talionis or the law of retaliation is an attempt to enact fair justice among the people of ancient Israel. But the Lord - Christ; by his express command, Matthew 5:32. It is with him one of the faithful sayings, which are as the axioms of Christian doctrine, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners (1 Timothy 1:15; Luke 5:32), to give Himself as a ransom for all men (1 Timothy 2:6; Matthew 20:28). That licentiousness he corrects by limiting divorce to cases of adultery; or rather he restores this provision as the true intent of the law of Moses. He taught them what was the evil they should abhor, and what the good they should seek and abound in. Whether the innocent party, after a just divorce, may lawfully marry again, is not treated of here. The Cost of Discipleship or Fickle Followers Matthew 8:14-22; 4. The mere putting away of a wife does not constitute adultery, for there may be cases where a man would have to put his wife from him in order that he might live a Christian life. For discussion on the subject of baptism, see my Commentary on Matthew. воде см. It was said also. Keener is a tremendously distinguished scholar. The other maintained that adultery only could justify it. See especially Matthew 5:22; Matthew 5:29; Matthew 5:32, in which the imperfections and conflicts of the Christian are fully recognized. — By marrying her who is still bound by an unbroken marriage tie to her former husband, who has unlawfully dismissed her. Verse 11. No earthly laws can trample down the laws of God, or make that right which he has solemnly pronounced wrong. Coasts of Judea beyond Jordan.Probably our Saviour was then going from Galilee up to … The dismissing a wife for other cause than unfaithfulness, did not dissolve the marriage. Acts 5:32. March 17, 2014, posted by SEA . New International Version Matthew 5:32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman … The Forgiveness of Sins Matthew 9:1-8; 7. The only reason for a man to divorce his wife is if she has sexual relations with another man. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete) / Ephesians / Ephesians 5; Share Tweet. Whosoever shall marry her that is divorced —. Ephesians 5:22-23) is the basis of social morality. 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