Would you consider a woman in her 20s twice divorced

[kinda]

Yes it is a hot topic... what about a divorced man marrying a divorced woman? Is that twice as worse? Does Jesus dying on the cross forgive us of this?

What I think is from what I said before... God knows the heart. It is so beautiful to see Court seeking Him for answers. He is the one she will hold accountable too, not us. Keep seeking the peace that passes understanding. God is not the God of confusion. If you are confused it might not be God speaking.

Paul said it best in my mind, paraphrasing here......Stay single! End of story.

I think before anyone is allowed to be married, they have to be mentored by 4 people. One married couple that has a reasonably happy marriage, and a divorced couple. This way they know the right and wrong way how a marriage is suppose to operate.

If you look at the majority of threads in the singles parlor, it's dating, marriage, and relationship woes. O.k., will shut up now, hang upside down on a tree branch, and make some annoying monkey sounds.

 

[LittleMermaid]

Paul said it best in my mind, paraphrasing here......Stay single! End of story.

I think before anyone is allowed to be married, they have to be mentored by 4 people. One married couple that has a reasonably happy marriage, and a divorced couple. This way they know the right and wrong way how a marriage is suppose to operate.

If you look at the majority of threads in the singles parlor, it's dating, marriage, and relationship woes. O.k., will shut up now, hang upside down on a tree branch, and make some annoying monkey sounds.

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Exactly! What I get from Paul is basically "don't bother, it's not worth it unless you really really really want to have sex." lol And even then, if your spouse is sick or cannot do that or doesn't want to, tough luck. You're stuck with them for life.
Being single is so underrated.

 

[selfdissolving]

I think that fact that so many people argue about this just goes to show that no one really 100% knows if remarriage is okay. At least while the spouse is still alive.
A year ago I thought as long as the guy is divorced, it's all good. But when I heard about these topics, I realized that scripture is a little confusing on the subject and I don't know which way to jump. People on both sides give good scriptural evidence.
What I will say is that topics like these make me super super anxious because if I make a mistake and need to divorce, does that mean I have to stay single forever?
It's a very scary thought and my prayers go out to all those hurting from this topic. I know the Word of God is perfect but sometimes I wish it were a little easier to understand.

I think the problem is just that it's a really hard pill to swallow, especially in the west where divorce rates have skyrocketed and people tend to have itching ears and prefer to have Sovereignty over their own lives.

What the bible says about it seems pretty clear to me, but people would rather do some interpretive acrobatics to nullify the meaning of the text (in order to justify themselves probably), instead of just doing what God said.

 

[OneOfHis]

so i read it again, and it seems once more like you are making this a salvation issue. or you think that I am. one of the last lines in your post was "and try to say a man needs more than grace and faith to be saved (which isnt true)"

so like i said, you're attacking a straw man. i see very little correlation to the matter at hand, which is "what does the Bible say concerning divorce and remarriage?"

Look, the Op posted a thread and is seeking truth... You keep trying to sidestep what I said and focus on assumptions.

I have not once attacked a straw man and everything I said had a purpose which I have explained to you already.😅
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1 Corinthians 7:8 ►

New International Version
Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do.

New Living Translation
So I say to those who aren't married and to widows--it's better to stay unmarried, just as I am.

English Standard Version
To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single, as I am.

Berean Study Bible
Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.

Berean Literal Bible
Now I say to the unmarried and to the widows, it is good for them if they should remain as even I.

New American Standard Bible
But I say to the unmarried and to widows that it is good for them if they remain even as I.

King James Bible
I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

1 Corinthians 7:9 ►

New International Version
But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

New Living Translation
But if they can't control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It's better to marry than to burn with lust.

English Standard Version
But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

Berean Study Bible
But if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

Berean Literal Bible
But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

New American Standard Bible
But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

King James Bible
But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.





22. agamos ►
Strong's Concordance
agamos: unmarried

Original Word: ἄγαμος, οῦ, ὁ, ἡ
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine; Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: agamos
Phonetic Spelling: (ag'-am-os)
Short Definition: unmarried
Definition: unmarried, of a person not in a state of wedlock, whether he or she has formerly been married or not.

The word for virgin would have been used if paul wanted to say "never married"...


If you are married to a non believer when you become a Christian, you are to be an example and do your best to keep the marriage. If the unbelieving abandons you, you are not in bondage to them.


If you become a Christian as an unmarried person having been divorced or never been married, It is better to marry than to let your desires effect your walk.


The reason God hates divorce is because He created marriage and it is supposed to reflect our relationship to Him with us as the bride. Divorce was given to man (the jews) by Moses with permission, but it does not change the fact marriage is supposed to be forever.

God used Hosea and an unfaithful (to say the least) woman as an example of Him to His people to show us how faithful one should be in marriage...


This does not make divorce some sin which would remove you as His born again child or goes beyond His forgiveness if we made bad choices in our actions or who we chose to become one flesh with...


Remarriage is a completely separate issue from divorce, though it still does not separate us from the love of God.


May I suggest, if you don't mind... continue to pray about this... give this more time

Dive into Gods word and grow as His daughter....

If a time comes where you are blessed with a man good for marriage, you will be as ready as you can be to be a lovely wife to him....

(not suggesting you are immature or do not study already... I pray you see exactly what He wants you to see when He wants you to see it)

^
This is my original post you did not address

_______________

My next posts toward you with scripture did contain elements about salvation because in context that is what is being said.

The reason I used those verses which contained elements about salvation is because the method Jesus is using to speak to the people in the verses ABOUT divorce in matthew was the same as His method of talking to people in those verses of salvation in the same chapter. (which is found again in luke)

This was to drive my second posts point home.
Not to attack a straw man or bring salvation into this.
________


Calm down please with your "!!!" and defensiveness.

Please.


You and I both love Jesus
and we both love truth.

You and I both believe we know the truth.

One verse at a time.... I will address one you posted

we discuss

then you address what I posted... if you don't mind and want to continue. (and I am sorry if I was rude at any point)

1 Corinthians 7:10-11
“Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband. But even if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband is not to divorce his wife.”

6 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.

7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.

8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, it is good for them if they abide even as I.

9 But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

10 And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:

11 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.



You posted 10 and 11 after I posted 8 and 9.



"But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment"


Paul is giving advice right now. As an older brother filled with the Holy spirit with permission from our Father


He also said it is good for a man to not touch a woman.....

He is laying out advice as a man who has heard of many debates in the churches from a people who are used to seeing extra rules and adding traditions and laws outside of what God actually wants.....

 

[OneOfHis]

The main point stands


Paul clearly said it is better to marry wether or not you have been divorced if you face lustful desires (by permission and not commandment)

1 Corinthians 7:27-28 NASB

27 Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be released. Are you released from a wife? Do not seek a wife. 28 But if you marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Yet such will have trouble in this life, and I am trying to spare you.

@selfdissolving ... I hope God opens your eyes...

the answer really is as clear as you say

 

[OneOfHis]

Look, the Op posted a thread and is seeking truth... You keep trying to sidestep what I said and focus on assumptions.

I have not once attacked a straw man and everything I said had a purpose which I have explained to you already.😅
________________




1 Corinthians 7:8 ►

New International Version
Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do.

New Living Translation
So I say to those who aren't married and to widows--it's better to stay unmarried, just as I am.

English Standard Version
To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single, as I am.

Berean Study Bible
Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.

Berean Literal Bible
Now I say to the unmarried and to the widows, it is good for them if they should remain as even I.

New American Standard Bible
But I say to the unmarried and to widows that it is good for them if they remain even as I.

King James Bible
I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

1 Corinthians 7:9 ►

New International Version
But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

New Living Translation
But if they can't control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It's better to marry than to burn with lust.

English Standard Version
But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

Berean Study Bible
But if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

Berean Literal Bible
But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

New American Standard Bible
But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

King James Bible
But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.





22. agamos ►
Strong's Concordance
agamos: unmarried

Original Word: ἄγαμος, οῦ, ὁ, ἡ
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine; Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: agamos
Phonetic Spelling: (ag'-am-os)
Short Definition: unmarried
Definition: unmarried, of a person not in a state of wedlock, whether he or she has formerly been married or not.

The word for virgin would have been used if paul wanted to say "never married"...


If you are married to a non believer when you become a Christian, you are to be an example and do your best to keep the marriage. If the unbelieving abandons you, you are not in bondage to them.


If you become a Christian as an unmarried person having been divorced or never been married, It is better to marry than to let your desires effect your walk.


The reason God hates divorce is because He created marriage and it is supposed to reflect our relationship to Him with us as the bride. Divorce was given to man (the jews) by Moses with permission, but it does not change the fact marriage is supposed to be forever.

God used Hosea and an unfaithful (to say the least) woman as an example of Him to His people to show us how faithful one should be in marriage...


This does not make divorce some sin which would remove you as His born again child or goes beyond His forgiveness if we made bad choices in our actions or who we chose to become one flesh with...


Remarriage is a completely separate issue from divorce, though it still does not separate us from the love of God.


May I suggest, if you don't mind... continue to pray about this... give this more time

Dive into Gods word and grow as His daughter....

If a time comes where you are blessed with a man good for marriage, you will be as ready as you can be to be a lovely wife to him....

(not suggesting you are immature or do not study already... I pray you see exactly what He wants you to see when He wants you to see it)

^
This is my original post you did not address

_______________

My next posts toward you with scripture did contain elements about salvation because in context that is what is being said.

The reason I used those verses which contained elements about salvation is because the method Jesus is using to speak to the people in the verses ABOUT divorce in matthew was the same as His method of talking to people in those verses of salvation in the same chapter. (which is found again in luke)

This was to drive my second posts point home.
Not to attack a straw man or bring salvation into this.
________


Calm down please with your "!!!" and defensiveness.

Please.


You and I both love Jesus
and we both love truth.

You and I both believe we know the truth.

One verse at a time.... I will address one you posted

we discuss

then you address what I posted... if you don't mind and want to continue. (and I am sorry if I was rude at any point)




6 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.

7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.

8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, it is good for them if they abide even as I.

9 But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

10 And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:

11 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.



You posted 10 and 11 after I posted 8 and 9.



"But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment"


Paul is giving advice right now. As an older brother filled with the Holy spirit with permission from our Father


He also said it is good for a man to not touch a woman.....

He is laying out advice as a man who has heard of many debates in the churches from a people who are used to seeing extra rules and adding traditions and laws outside of what God actually wants.....

and here are the commands


Unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband. but and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife



1439. eaó ►

Strong's Concordance​

eaó: to let alone, leave

Original Word: ἐάω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: eaó
Phonetic Spelling: (eh-ah'-o)
Definition: to let alone, leave
Usage: I allow, permit, let alone, leave.


You tell me how this is a command to not remarry.


Allow her to remain divorced, or allow her to be reconciled to her husband.



This is a command to NOT divorce in the first place.(which I explained in my first post about God hating divorce) Surrounded by the "what ifs" throughout the whole chapter.​

If you believe this is a command to stay divorced... can you show me why?

 

[OneOfHis]

I think there are contradictions in the Bible

I disagree.

I believe it contains absolute truth.

Which would mean it is impossible for something in it to be untrue. Only our understanding of what it says can be untrue.

If it meant one thing to you and another to me, what you recieved from the bible could be objectively untrue to me.... Doesn't sound like God's word to me...😅

 

[Court_11]

Thank you all for so much interest and attention towards my question. This is very helpful

 

[MegMarch]

The main point stands


Paul clearly said it is better to marry wether or not you have been divorced if you face lustful desires (by permission and not commandment)






@selfdissolving ... I hope God opens your eyes...

the answer really is as clear as you say

We clearly see that there are cases where divorce and remarriage are allowed by Scripture.

Just to clarify for other readers. I am not saying everyone’s divorce situation is the same. I believe in seeking the Lord’s guidance in each individual situation. 😊

 

[BrotherMike]

I disagree.

I believe it contains absolute truth.

Which would mean it is impossible for something in it to be untrue. Only our understanding of what it says can be untrue.

If it meant one thing to you and another to me, what you recieved from the bible could be objectively untrue to me.... Doesn't sound like God's word to me...😅

So which side is right lol. I did say all scripture is God breathed... all for us to discuss and figure out. Contradict doesn’t mean both cross each other out. I believe all scripture is useful.

 

[BrotherMike]

We clearly see that there are cases where divorce and remarriage are allowed by Scripture.

Just to clarify for other readers. I am not saying everyone’s divorce situation is the same. I believe in seeking the Lord’s guidance in each individual situation. 😊

Yes above all seek Him first for wisdom and direction.

 

[OneOfHis]

So which side is right lol

The one in the bible...😏

haha


1. God hates divorce.
2. Divorce was given to man(the jews) by moses with permission.
3. We as humans make mistakes and sometimes either pick someone we shouldnt have or do something we shouldnt have done.
4. If you have divorced it is good to remain single.
5. If you cannot contain it is better to marry again than to burn with lust.
6. Still follow all the advice God has given in regards to finding your equally yolked husband/wife.
7.Love your other half in marriage and treat the others needs and wants as important as your own.

 

[OneOfHis]

So which side is right lol. I did say all scripture is God breathed... all for us to discuss and figure out. Contradict doesn’t mean both cross each other out. I believe all scripture is useful.

I disagree with that word still but don't want to nit pick, I do agree it's all God breathed😁

 

[OneOfHis]

Thank you all for so much interest and attention towards my question. This is very helpful

Haha anytime.😁

(it may sound heated in here sometimes but it USUALLY comes from a love of truth and people wanting to get their message accross)

thank you for being so open and honest


it definitely was a good question

 

[Deade]

So which side is right lol. I did say all scripture is God breathed... all for us to discuss and figure out. Contradict doesn’t mean both cross each other out. I believe all scripture is useful.

Well, we have documented cases of scripture that has been messed with by well meaning but deplorable people trying to stress their doctrine. I will give just one example:

KJV- 1 John 5:7 "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." The part in bold was added by trinitarians.

ESV- 1 John 5:6-8 "This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree." The bold is verse 7. I think that clarifies the subject discussed. A lot of the translations leave it off.

 

[kinda]

Well, we have documented cases of scripture that has been messed with by well meaning but deplorable people trying to stress their doctrine. I will give just one example:

KJV- 1 John 5:7 "For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." The part in bold was added by trinitarians.

ESV- 1 John 5:6-8 "This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree." The bold is verse 7. I think that clarifies the subject discussed. A lot of the translations leave it off.

Deade! The Deade man. The Deade-a-rama. The Deademeister. Deade-a-saurus Rex. (SNL humor)

Good to see you active online!

 

[Deade]

Thank you all for so much interest and attention towards my question. This is very helpful

Well, my second wife was twice divorced but she had two abusive marriages. She was 31 when we met and 32 when we married. She was a very good choice for me. I did not become a believer until after we married. I feel this was the first consecrated marriage for us both. We were married 20 years, I have no regrets.

 

[selfdissolving]

Look, the Op posted a thread and is seeking truth... You keep trying to sidestep what I said and focus on assumptions.

I have not once attacked a straw man and everything I said had a purpose which I have explained to you already.😅
________________




1 Corinthians 7:8 ►

New International Version
Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do.

New Living Translation
So I say to those who aren't married and to widows--it's better to stay unmarried, just as I am.

English Standard Version
To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single, as I am.

Berean Study Bible
Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.

Berean Literal Bible
Now I say to the unmarried and to the widows, it is good for them if they should remain as even I.

New American Standard Bible
But I say to the unmarried and to widows that it is good for them if they remain even as I.

King James Bible
I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

1 Corinthians 7:9 ►

New International Version
But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

New Living Translation
But if they can't control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It's better to marry than to burn with lust.

English Standard Version
But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

Berean Study Bible
But if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

Berean Literal Bible
But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

New American Standard Bible
But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

King James Bible
But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.





22. agamos ►
Strong's Concordance
agamos: unmarried

Original Word: ἄγαμος, οῦ, ὁ, ἡ
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine; Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: agamos
Phonetic Spelling: (ag'-am-os)
Short Definition: unmarried
Definition: unmarried, of a person not in a state of wedlock, whether he or she has formerly been married or not.

The word for virgin would have been used if paul wanted to say "never married"...


If you are married to a non believer when you become a Christian, you are to be an example and do your best to keep the marriage. If the unbelieving abandons you, you are not in bondage to them.


If you become a Christian as an unmarried person having been divorced or never been married, It is better to marry than to let your desires effect your walk.


The reason God hates divorce is because He created marriage and it is supposed to reflect our relationship to Him with us as the bride. Divorce was given to man (the jews) by Moses with permission, but it does not change the fact marriage is supposed to be forever.

God used Hosea and an unfaithful (to say the least) woman as an example of Him to His people to show us how faithful one should be in marriage...


This does not make divorce some sin which would remove you as His born again child or goes beyond His forgiveness if we made bad choices in our actions or who we chose to become one flesh with...


Remarriage is a completely separate issue from divorce, though it still does not separate us from the love of God.


May I suggest, if you don't mind... continue to pray about this... give this more time

Dive into Gods word and grow as His daughter....

If a time comes where you are blessed with a man good for marriage, you will be as ready as you can be to be a lovely wife to him....

(not suggesting you are immature or do not study already... I pray you see exactly what He wants you to see when He wants you to see it)

^
This is my original post you did not address

_______________

My next posts toward you with scripture did contain elements about salvation because in context that is what is being said.

The reason I used those verses which contained elements about salvation is because the method Jesus is using to speak to the people in the verses ABOUT divorce in matthew was the same as His method of talking to people in those verses of salvation in the same chapter. (which is found again in luke)

This was to drive my second posts point home.
Not to attack a straw man or bring salvation into this.
________


Calm down please with your "!!!" and defensiveness.

Please.


You and I both love Jesus
and we both love truth.

You and I both believe we know the truth.

One verse at a time.... I will address one you posted

we discuss

then you address what I posted... if you don't mind and want to continue. (and I am sorry if I was rude at any point)




6 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.

7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.

8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, it is good for them if they abide even as I.

9 But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

10 And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:

11 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.



You posted 10 and 11 after I posted 8 and 9.



"But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment"


Paul is giving advice right now. As an older brother filled with the Holy spirit with permission from our Father


He also said it is good for a man to not touch a woman.....

He is laying out advice as a man who has heard of many debates in the churches from a people who are used to seeing extra rules and adding traditions and laws outside of what God actually wants.....

"But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment."

5 Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

6 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.

The word for permission is:
συνγνώμην (syngnōmēn) — 1 Occurrence
1 Corinthians 7:6 N-AFS
GRK: λέγω κατὰ συνγνώμην οὐ κατ'
NAS: by way of concession, not of command.
KJV: this by permission, [and] not of
INT: I say by way of permission not by way of

Paul is referring to verse 5 in verse 6. He is making a concession to married couples, not commanding them. In this way they are not tempted by Satan for overindulging in sexual pleasure with each other. This concession allows them to maintain their spiritual health through a time of fasting and prayer. He's giving them a suggestion, not a command.

He is not referring to the verses that follow, namely 10 and 11. We know this is the case because verse 10 does contain a command from the Lord.

10 And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:

11 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.

Now to verse 8:

1 Corinthians 7:8
8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, it is good for them if they abide even as I.

In verse 8 the word for unmarried is:
ἀγάμοις (agamois) — 1 Occurrence
1 Corinthians 7:8 N-DMP
GRK: δὲ τοῖς ἀγάμοις καὶ ταῖς
NAS: But I say to the unmarried and to widows
KJV: therefore to the unmarried and
INT: moreover to the unmarried and to the

It carries the same conatation as the english word "unmarried". A divorced person is also unmarried. This does not mean that being divorced and having never been married is the same thing. The evidence to support this can be found in verse 11, where the singular form of the same word is used to describe a divorced woman.

1 Corinthians 7:11
11 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.

 

[selfdissolving]

and here are the commands


Unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband. but and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife



1439. eaó ►

Strong's Concordance​

eaó: to let alone, leave

Original Word: ἐάω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: eaó
Phonetic Spelling: (eh-ah'-o)
Definition: to let alone, leave
Usage: I allow, permit, let alone, leave.


You tell me how this is a command to not remarry.


Allow her to remain divorced, or allow her to be reconciled to her husband.



This is a command to NOT divorce in the first place.(which I explained in my first post about God hating divorce) Surrounded by the "what ifs" throughout the whole chapter.​

If you believe this is a command to stay divorced... can you show me why?

I never claimed it was a command to stay divorced. Your choices are either stay divorced, or reconcile with your husband. Remarrying a different person is adultery.

 

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@OneOfHis

Are you going to address the other passages I mentioned?

Romans 7:1-3
“Or do you not know, brethren (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from the law of her husband. So then if, while her husband lives, she marries another man, she will be called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law, so that she is no adulteress, though she has married another man.”

Matthew 5:31-32
“Furthermore it has been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.”