It has also been said, 'Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' Cross References Deuteronomy 24:1 If 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. Deuteronomy 24:3 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, Jeremiah 3:1 "If a man divorces his wife and she leaves him to marry another, can he ever return to her? Would not such a land be completely defiled? But you have played the harlot with many lovers--and you would return to Me?" declares the LORD. Malachi 2:16 "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. Matthew 19:3 Then some Pharisees came and tested Him by asking, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?" Matthew 19:7 "Why then," they asked, "did Moses order a man to give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?" Mark 10:4 They answered, "Moses permitted a man to write his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away." Treasury of Scripture It has been said, Whoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorce: whosoever. Matthew 19:3,7 Deuteronomy 24:1-4 Jeremiah 3:1 |