New International VersionAnd if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
New Living TranslationAnd if a woman divorces her husband and marries someone else, she commits adultery.”
English Standard Versionand if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”
Berean Standard BibleAnd if a woman divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
Berean Literal BibleAnd if a woman, having divorced her husband, should marry another, she commits adultery."
King James BibleAnd if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.
New King James VersionAnd if a woman divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”
New American Standard Bibleand if she herself divorces her husband and marries another man, she is committing adultery.”
NASB 1995and if she herself divorces her husband and marries another man, she is committing adultery.”
NASB 1977and if she herself divorces her husband and marries another man, she is committing adultery.”
Legacy Standard Bibleand if she herself divorces her husband and marries another man, she is committing adultery.”
Amplified Bibleand if a woman divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
Christian Standard BibleAlso, if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleAlso, if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”
American Standard Versionand if she herself shall put away her husband, and marry another, she committeth adultery.
Contemporary English VersionA woman who divorces her husband and marries again is also unfaithful."
English Revised Versionand if she herself shall put away her husband, and marry another, she committeth adultery.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationIf a wife divorces her husband and marries another man, she is committing adultery."
Good News TranslationIn the same way, a woman who divorces her husband and marries another man commits adultery."
International Standard VersionAnd if a woman divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery."
NET BibleAnd if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery."
New Heart English BibleIf she herself divorces her husband, and marries another, she commits adultery."
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.
Weymouth New Testamentand if a woman puts away her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd if a woman divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
World English BibleIf a woman herself divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if a woman may put away her husband, and is married to another, she commits adultery.”
Berean Literal BibleAnd if a woman, having divorced her husband, should marry another, she commits adultery."
Young's Literal Translation and if a woman may put away her husband, and is married to another, she committeth adultery.'
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd if a woman should loose her husband, and be married to another, she commits adultery. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if the wife shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd if a wife dismisses her husband, and is married to another, she commits adultery.”
New American Bibleand if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”
New Revised Standard Versionand if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if a woman divorces her husband, and marries another, she commits adultery.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English“And if a woman divorces her husband and another man shall have her, she commits adultery.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand if a woman puts away her husband, and is married to another, she commits adultery.
Godbey New Testament
And if she having sent away her husband, may marry another, she commits adultery.
Haweis New Testament
and if a wife put away her husband, and marrieth another, she committeth adultery.
Mace New Testament
and if a woman quits her husband and is married to another, she committeth adultery.
Weymouth New Testament
and if a woman puts away her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery."
Worrell New Testament
and, if she herself, having put away her husband, marries another, she commits adultery."
Worsley New Testament
And if a woman be divorced from her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Teachings about Divorce… 11So He told them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. 12Andifa womandivorcesherhusbandand marriesanother man,she commits adultery.”13Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them.…
Cross References Matthew 5:32But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
Matthew 19:9Now I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”
Luke 16:18Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
1 Corinthians 7:10-11To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. / But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.
Romans 7:2-3For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. / So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man.
Malachi 2:14-16Yet you ask, “Why?” It is because the LORD has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have broken faith, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant. / Has not the LORD made them one, having a portion of the Spirit? And why one? Because He seeks godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth. / “For I hate divorce,” says the LORD, the God of Israel. “He who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,” says the LORD of Hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith.
Genesis 2:24For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.
Deuteronomy 24:1-4If a man marries a woman, but she becomes displeasing to him because he finds some indecency in her, he may write her a certificate of divorce, hand it to her, and send her away from his house. / If, after leaving his house, she goes and becomes another man’s wife, / and the second man hates her, writes her a certificate of divorce, hands it to her, and sends her away from his house, or if he dies, ...
1 Corinthians 7:39A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.
Matthew 5:31It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’
1 Corinthians 7:12-15To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If a brother has an unbelieving wife and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. / And if a woman has an unbelieving husband and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. / For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. ...
Ephesians 5:31“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”
Matthew 19:3-8Then some Pharisees came and tested Him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” / Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ / and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? ...
Luke 18:20You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’”
Exodus 20:14You shall not commit adultery.
Treasury of Scripture And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she commits adultery. Jump to Previous AdulteryCommitsCommittethCommittingDivorcesHerselfHusbandMarriedMarriesMarryPutsJump to Next AdulteryCommitsCommittethCommittingDivorcesHerselfHusbandMarriedMarriesMarryPutsMark 10 1.Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;13.blesses the children that are brought unto him;17.resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life;23.tells his disciples of the danger of riches;28.promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel;32.foretells his death and resurrection;35.bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him;46.and restores to Bartimaeus his sight.And if a woman divorces her husbandIn the cultural context of first-century Judaism, the concept of a woman initiating divorce was uncommon. Jewish law primarily allowed men to issue a certificate of divorce ( Deuteronomy 24:1). However, Roman law, which influenced the region, permitted women to divorce their husbands. This statement by Jesus acknowledges the legal practices of the time and highlights the moral implications of divorce for both genders, emphasizing equality in accountability. and marries another man,
The act of remarrying after divorce is central to this teaching. In Jewish tradition, remarriage was permissible after a legitimate divorce, but Jesus challenges the prevailing interpretations by focusing on the sanctity and permanence of marriage as intended by God (Genesis 2:24). This phrase underscores the seriousness of the marriage covenant and the spiritual implications of breaking it. she commits adultery.”
Jesus' declaration that remarriage after divorce constitutes adultery is a radical redefinition of the term, extending its application beyond the physical act to include the violation of the marriage covenant. This teaching aligns with the broader biblical narrative that upholds the sanctity of marriage (Malachi 2:16) and reflects the call to faithfulness and purity. It also parallels Jesus' earlier teachings in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:31-32), where He emphasizes the heart's intentions over legalistic interpretations. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in the Gospel of Mark, who is teaching about the sanctity of marriage and the seriousness of divorce. 2. PhariseesReligious leaders who often challenged Jesus, particularly on matters of the Law, including marriage and divorce. 3. DisciplesFollowers of Jesus who are present during His teachings and often seek further clarification on His teachings. 4. MarriageA covenantal union between a man and a woman, which Jesus emphasizes as sacred and binding. 5. AdulteryA sin involving marital unfaithfulness, which Jesus warns against in the context of divorce and remarriage. Teaching Points The Sanctity of MarriageMarriage is a sacred covenant designed by God, intended to be a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman. The Seriousness of DivorceDivorce is not to be taken lightly, as it breaks the covenantal bond and can lead to sin, such as adultery. Adultery and RemarriageRemarrying after divorce, except in certain biblical circumstances, is considered adultery, highlighting the need for careful consideration and adherence to God's design. The Role of Forgiveness and ReconciliationIn cases of marital strife, believers are encouraged to seek forgiveness and reconciliation, reflecting Christ's love and grace. The Importance of Biblical GuidanceChristians should seek biblical counsel and wisdom when facing marital challenges, ensuring their actions align with God's Word. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Mark 10
Is a second marriage considered adultery?
How do denominations interpret Matthew 19:9's Exception Clause?
Why does Jesus' strict stance on divorce in Mark 10:2-12 appear to contradict earlier Jewish law that allowed it?
Is remarriage after adultery considered adultery?(12) And if a woman shall put away.--This also is peculiar to St. Mark, and it is noticeable, as being the only passage in our Lord's teaching which distinctly states the case referred to, and passes sentence on the wife who divorces her husband and marries again, as well as on the husband who divorces his wife, and the wife who is so divorced. All three cases are dealt with on the same grounds: (1) that the marriage relationship ought to be indissoluble, and that one cause only justifies or permits its dissolution; and (2) that any further permission of divorce is but a concession to the hardness of men's hearts for the avoidance of greater evils. Verse 12. - This verse should be read thus: And if she herself shall put away her husband, and marry another, she committeth adulteryκαὶ ἐὰν αὐτὴ ἀπολύσασα τὸν ἄνδρα αὑτῆς γαμήση ἄλλον μοιχᾶται. This reading is well supported. These words indicate that, according to our blessed Lord's teaching, wives and husbands have equal rights in reference to divorce; and so the Greek, according to the best authorities, is ( γαμήση) "shall marry," not ( γαμηθῆ) "shall be married." Josephus, however, makes it evident that in his time husband and wife had by no means equal rights in these matters ('Antiq.' 15:7, 10).
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Greek Andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.ifἐὰν(ean)Conjunction
Strong's 1437:If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.a womanαὐτὴ(autē)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.divorcesἀπολύσασα(apolysasa)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 630:From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.herαὐτῆς(autēs)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.husbandἄνδρα(andra)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 435:A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.[and] marriesγαμήσῃ(gamēsē)Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1060:To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed.another [man],ἄλλον(allon)Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 243:Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.she commits adultery.”μοιχᾶται(moichatai)Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3429:To commit adultery, not only of a married woman but of a married man. From moichos; to commit adultery.
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