Matthew 19:7

“They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Matthew 19:7

They say vnto him, Why did Moses then command to giue a writing of diuorcement, and to put her away?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

They *said to Him, "Why then did Moses command to GIVE HER A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE AND SEND {her} AWAY?"
- New American Standard Version (1995)

They say unto him, Why then did Moses command to give a bill of divorcement, and to put `her' away?
- American Standard Version (1901)

They say to him, Why then did Moses give orders that a husband might give her a statement in writing and be free from her?
- Basic English Bible

They say to him, Why then did Moses command to give a letter of divorce and to send [her] away?
- Darby Bible

They say to him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
- Webster's Bible

Why then, said they, "did Moses command the husband to give her `a written notice of divorce,' and so put her away?"
- Weymouth Bible

They asked him, "Why then did Moses command us to give her a bill of divorce, and divorce her?"
- World English Bible

Thei seien to hym, What thanne comaundide Moises, to yyue a libel of forsakyng, and to leeue of?
- Wycliffe Bible

They say to him, `Why then did Moses command to give a roll of divorce, and to put her away?'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible Commentary for Matthew 19:7

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 19:7


19:7 Why did Moses command - Christ replies, Moses permitted (not commanded) it, because of the hardness of your hearts - Because neither your fathers nor you could bear the more excellent way. #Deut 24:1 Matt 5:31|; Mark 10:2; Luke 16:18.



People's Bible Notes for Matthew 19:7


Mt 19:7 Why did Moses then command? See De 24:1-4. They insinuate that he contradicts Moses.

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