Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
the Fourth Week after Easter
the Fourth Week after Easter
video advertismenet
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
Take your personal ministry to the Next Level by helping StudyLight build churches and supporting pastors in Uganda.
Click here to join the effort!
Click here to join the effort!
Read the Bible
Good News Translation
Mark 10:4
Their answer was, "Moses gave permission for a man to write a divorce notice and send his wife away."
Jump to:Bible Study Tools • Parallel Bible Verse • Bible Contextual Overview • Bible Cross-References • Gill's Bible Notes • Barnes' Bible Notes
Bible Study Resources
Concordances:
- Nave'sDictionaries:
- BridgewayEncyclopedias:
- InternationalDevotionals:
- DailyParallel Translations
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."
Contemporary English Version
They answered, "Moses allows a man to write out divorce papers and send his wife away."
They answered, "Moses allows a man to write out divorce papers and send his wife 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.
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 Then Jesus left that place, went to the province of Judea, and crossed the Jordan River. Crowds came flocking to him again, and he taught them, as he always did. 2 Some Pharisees came to him and tried to trap him. "Tell us," they asked, "does our Law allow a man to divorce his wife?" 3 Jesus answered with a question, "What law did Moses give you?" 4 Their answer was, "Moses gave permission for a man to write a divorce notice and send his wife away." 5 Jesus said to them, "Moses wrote this law for you because you are so hard to teach. 6 But in the beginning, at the time of creation, ‘God made them male and female,' as the scripture says. 7 ‘And for this reason a man will leave his father and mother and unite with his wife, 8 and the two will become one.' So they are no longer two, but one. 9 No human being must separate, then, what God has joined together." 10 When they went back into the house, the disciples asked Jesus about this matter.
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
Invaders will sail from Cyprus; They will conquer Assyria and Eber, But they, in turn, will perish forever."
Invaders will sail from Cyprus; They will conquer Assyria and Eber, But they, in turn, will perish forever."
Isaiah 23:1
This is a message about Tyre. Howl with grief, you sailors out on the ocean! Your home port of Tyre has been destroyed; its houses and its harbor are in ruins. As your ships return from Cyprus, you learn the news.
This is a message about Tyre. Howl with grief, you sailors out on the ocean! Your home port of Tyre has been destroyed; its houses and its harbor are in ruins. As your ships return from Cyprus, you learn the news.
Isaiah 23:12
City of Sidon, your happiness has ended, and your people are oppressed. Even if they escape to Cyprus, they will still not be safe.
City of Sidon, your happiness has ended, and your people are oppressed. Even if they escape to Cyprus, they will still not be safe.
Ezekiel 27:12
"You did business in Spain and took silver, iron, tin, and lead in payment for your abundant goods.
"You did business in Spain and took silver, iron, tin, and lead in payment for your abundant goods.
Ezekiel 27:25
Your merchandise was carried in fleets of the largest cargo ships. "You were like a ship at sea Loaded with heavy cargo.
Your merchandise was carried in fleets of the largest cargo ships. "You were like a ship at sea Loaded with heavy cargo.
Daniel 11:30
The Romans will come in ships and oppose him, and he will be frightened. "Then he will turn back in a rage and try to destroy the religion of God's people. He will follow the advice of those who have abandoned that religion.
The Romans will come in ships and oppose him, and he will be frightened. "Then he will turn back in a rage and try to destroy the religion of God's people. He will follow the advice of those who have abandoned that religion.
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.
