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Deuteronomy 24:1 Β· KJV

"When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house.
2And when she is departed out of his house, she may go and be another man's wife.
3And if the latter husband hate her, and write her a bill of divorcement, and giveth it in her hand, and sendeth her out of his house; or if the latter husband die, which took her to be his wife;

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Reflection Questions

1

What does this verse say about the importance of marriage?

2

How do you perceive the concept of divorce in today's society?

3

When have you experienced conflict in relationships?

Life Application

relationships

Evaluate the health of your relationships and consider how you can communicate better with your partner. Seek to resolve conflicts before they escalate.

faith

Reflect on the commitment you make in your relationships and how it mirrors your commitment to God.

Connection to Jesus

nt fulfillment

Jesus addresses the topic of divorce in the New Testament, reaffirming the sanctity of marriage and the conditions for divorce.

See also: Matthew 19:9

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