Matthew 5:31

The Scriptures 2009

And it has been said, ‘Whoever puts away his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’

Cross References

Jeremiah 3:1

Elohim said, “If a man puts away his wife, and she goes from him and becomes another man’s, does he return to her again? Would not that land be made greatly unclean? But you have committed whoring with many lovers. And would you return to Me?” declares יהוה.

Malachi 2:16

“For I hate divorce,” said יהוה Elohim of Yisra’ĕl, “and the one who covers his garment with cruelty,” said יהוה of hosts. “So you shall guard your spirit, and do not act treacherously.”

Matthew 19:3

And the Pharisees came to Him, trying Him, and saying to Him, “Is it right for a man to put away his wife for every reason?”

Matthew 19:7

They said to Him, “Why then did Mosheh command to give a certificate of divorce, and to put her away?”