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Contemporary English Version
Mark 10:4
They answered, "Moses allows a man to write out divorce papers and send his wife away."
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Christian Standard Bible®
They said, “Moses permitted us to write divorce papers and send her away.”
They said, “Moses permitted us to write divorce papers and send her away.”
King James Version (1611)
And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of diuorcement, and to put her away.
And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of diuorcement, and to put her away.
King James Version
And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.
And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.
English Standard Version
They said, "Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce and to send her away."
They said, "Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce and to send her away."
New American Standard Bible
They said, "Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send his wife away."
They said, "Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send his wife away."
New Century Version
They said, "Moses allowed a man to write out divorce papers and send her away."
They said, "Moses allowed a man to write out divorce papers and send her away."
Amplified Bible
They said, "Moses allowed a man TO WRITE A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE AND TO SEND HER AWAY."
They said, "Moses allowed a man TO WRITE A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE AND TO SEND HER AWAY."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
They said, "Moses permitted a man TO WRITE A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE AND SEND her AWAY."
They said, "Moses permitted a man TO WRITE A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE AND SEND her AWAY."
Legacy Standard Bible
And they said, "Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away."
And they said, "Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away."
Berean Standard Bible
They answered, "Moses permitted a man to write his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away."
They answered, "Moses permitted a man to write his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away."
Complete Jewish Bible
They said, "Moshe allowed a man to hand his wife a get and divorce her."
They said, "Moshe allowed a man to hand his wife a get and divorce her."
Darby Translation
And they said, Moses allowed to write a bill of divorce, and to put away.
And they said, Moses allowed to write a bill of divorce, and to put away.
Easy-to-Read Version
The Pharisees said, "Moses allowed a man to divorce his wife by writing a certificate of divorce."
The Pharisees said, "Moses allowed a man to divorce his wife by writing a certificate of divorce."
Geneva Bible (1587)
And they sayd, Moses suffered to write a bill of diuorcement, and to put her away.
And they sayd, Moses suffered to write a bill of diuorcement, and to put her away.
George Lamsa Translation
They said, Moses gave us permission to write a letter of separation, and then to divorce.
They said, Moses gave us permission to write a letter of separation, and then to divorce.
Good News Translation
Their answer was, "Moses gave permission for a man to write a divorce notice and send his wife away."
Their answer was, "Moses gave permission for a man to write a divorce notice and send his wife away."
Lexham English Bible
So they said, "Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and to send her away."
So they said, "Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and to send her away."
Literal Translation
And they said, Moses allowed "to write a bill of divorce, and to put away." Deut. 24:1
And they said, Moses allowed "to write a bill of divorce, and to put away." Deut. 24:1
American Standard Version
And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.
And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.
Bible in Basic English
And they said to him, Moses let us give her a statement in writing, and be free from her.
And they said to him, Moses let us give her a statement in writing, and be free from her.
Hebrew Names Version
They said, "Moshe allowed a certificate of divorce to be written, and to divorce her."
They said, "Moshe allowed a certificate of divorce to be written, and to divorce her."
International Standard Version
They said, "Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce and to divorce her."Deuteronomy 24:1,3">[fn]Deuteronomy 24:1; Matthew 5:31; 19:7;">[xr]
They said, "Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce and to divorce her."Deuteronomy 24:1,3">[fn]Deuteronomy 24:1; Matthew 5:31; 19:7;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
But they say, Musha permitted us to write a writing of dismissal, and to send away.
But they say, Musha permitted us to write a writing of dismissal, and to send away.
Murdock Translation
They said: Moses permitted us to write a bill of divorce, and send [fn] away.
They said: Moses permitted us to write a bill of divorce, and send [fn] away.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And they sayde: Moyses suffred to write a booke of diuorcement, and to put her away.
And they sayde: Moyses suffred to write a booke of diuorcement, and to put her away.
English Revised Version
And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.
And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.
World English Bible
They said, "Moses allowed a bill of divorce to be written, and to divorce her."
They said, "Moses allowed a bill of divorce to be written, and to divorce her."
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
They said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorce, and to put her away.
They said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorce, and to put her away.
Weymouth's New Testament
"Moses," they said, "permitted a man to draw up a written notice of divorce, and to send his wife away."
"Moses," they said, "permitted a man to draw up a written notice of divorce, and to send his wife away."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And thei seiden, Moises suffride to write a libel of forsaking, and to forsake.
And thei seiden, Moises suffride to write a libel of forsaking, and to forsake.
Update Bible Version
And they said, Moses allowed to write a bill of divorce, and to divorce.
And they said, Moses allowed to write a bill of divorce, and to divorce.
Webster's Bible Translation
And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put [her] away.
And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put [her] away.
New English Translation
They said, "Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her."
They said, "Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her."
New King James Version
They said, "Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce, and to dismiss her."
They said, "Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce, and to dismiss her."
New Living Translation
"Well, he permitted it," they replied. "He said a man can give his wife a written notice of divorce and send her away."
"Well, he permitted it," they replied. "He said a man can give his wife a written notice of divorce and send her away."
New Life Bible
They said, "Moses allowed a man to divorce his wife, if he put it in writing and gave it to her."
They said, "Moses allowed a man to divorce his wife, if he put it in writing and gave it to her."
New Revised Standard
They said, "Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her."
They said, "Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, they, said - Moses permitted, to write, a roll of dismissal, and to divorce.
And, they, said - Moses permitted, to write, a roll of dismissal, and to divorce.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who said: Moses permitted to write a bill of divorce and to put her away.
Who said: Moses permitted to write a bill of divorce and to put her away.
Revised Standard Version
They said, "Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce, and to put her away."
They said, "Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce, and to put her away."
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And they sayde: Moses suffred to wryte a testimoniall of devorsement and to put hyr awaye.
And they sayde: Moses suffred to wryte a testimoniall of devorsement and to put hyr awaye.
Young's Literal Translation
and they said, `Moses suffered to write a bill of divorce, and to put away.'
and they said, `Moses suffered to write a bill of divorce, and to put away.'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
They sayde: Moses suffred to wryte a testimoniall of deuorcemet, and to put her awaye.
They sayde: Moses suffred to wryte a testimoniall of deuorcemet, and to put her awaye.
Mace New Testament (1729)
Moses, said they, allowed a bill of divorce, and so to dismiss her.
Moses, said they, allowed a bill of divorce, and so to dismiss her.
THE MESSAGE
They answered, "Moses gave permission to fill out a certificate of dismissal and divorce her."
They answered, "Moses gave permission to fill out a certificate of dismissal and divorce her."
Simplified Cowboy Version
They puffed out their chests as they began to show off their scripture knowledge. "Moses said it was fine. All a cowboy has to do is give her a paper that says they are divorced."
They puffed out their chests as they began to show off their scripture knowledge. "Moses said it was fine. All a cowboy has to do is give her a paper that says they are divorced."
Contextual Overview
1 After Jesus left, he went to Judea and then on to the other side of the Jordan River. Once again large crowds came to him, and as usual, he taught them. 2 Some Pharisees wanted to test Jesus. So they came up to him and asked if it was right for a man to divorce his wife. 3 Jesus asked them, "What does the Law of Moses say about that?" 4 They answered, "Moses allows a man to write out divorce papers and send his wife away." 5 Jesus replied, "Moses gave you this law because you are so heartless. 6 But in the beginning God made a man and a woman. 7 That's why a man leaves his father and mother and gets married. 8 He becomes like one person with his wife. Then they are no longer two people, but one. 9 And no one should separate a couple that God has joined together." 10 When Jesus and his disciples were back in the house, they asked him about what he had said.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Isaiah 50:1, Jeremiah 3:1, Matthew 1:19, Matthew 5:31, Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19:7
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 31:9 - Moses
Cross-References
Numbers 24:24
Ships will come from Cyprus, bringing people who will invade the lands of Assyria and Eber. But finally, Cyprus itself will be ruined."
Ships will come from Cyprus, bringing people who will invade the lands of Assyria and Eber. But finally, Cyprus itself will be ruined."
Isaiah 23:1
This is a message from distant islands about the city of Tyre: Cry, you seagoing ships! Tyre and its houses lie in ruins.
This is a message from distant islands about the city of Tyre: Cry, you seagoing ships! Tyre and its houses lie in ruins.
Isaiah 23:12
The Lord has said to the people of Sidon, "Your celebrating is over— you are crushed. Even if you escape to Cyprus, you won't find peace."
The Lord has said to the people of Sidon, "Your celebrating is over— you are crushed. Even if you escape to Cyprus, you won't find peace."
Ezekiel 27:12
Merchants from southern Spain traded silver, iron, tin, and lead for your products.
Merchants from southern Spain traded silver, iron, tin, and lead for your products.
Ezekiel 27:25
Large, seagoing ships carried your goods wherever they needed to go. You were like a ship loaded with heavy cargo
Large, seagoing ships carried your goods wherever they needed to go. You were like a ship loaded with heavy cargo
Daniel 11:30
Ships from the west will come to attack him, and he will be discouraged. Then he will start back to his own country and take out his anger on the religion of God's faithful people, while showing kindness to those who are unfaithful.
Ships from the west will come to attack him, and he will be discouraged. Then he will start back to his own country and take out his anger on the religion of God's faithful people, while showing kindness to those who are unfaithful.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And they said,.... By way of reply,
Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away, Moses did not command them to divorce their wives, only suffered them to do so: and gave orders that if they could not bear that they should live with them, but would divorce them, that they should give them a bill, which should certify, they were so divorced, and then send them out of their houses, free to marry other men; this law, or permission, is in Deuteronomy 24:1, of the form of a bill of divorcement,
Deuteronomy 24:1- :.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See this question about divorce explained in the notes at Matthew 19:1-12.
Mark 10:12
And if a woman shall put away her husband - It would seem, from this, that a woman, among the Jews, had the power of separating herself from her husband, yet this right is not given her by the law of Moses. There is not, however, any positive evidence that females often claimed or exercised this right. Cases had occurred, indeed, in which it had been done. The wife of Herod had rejected her former husband and married Herod. And though instances of this kind âmightâ have been attempted to be defended by the example of Pagans, yet our Saviour was desirous of showing them that it did not free them from the charge of adultery. The apostles were going forth to teach Pagan nations, and it was proper for Christ to teach them how to act in such cases, and to show them that they were cases of real adultery.
