the first husband may not marry her again, for she has been defiled. That would be detestable to the Lord. You must not bring guilt upon the land the Lord your God is giving you as a special possession.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In this and the next chapter, certain particular rights and duties—domestic, social, and civil—are treated. The cases brought forward often have no…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Deuteronomy 24:1–4. DIVORCE.

Some uncleanness. —Evidently, mere caprice and dislike are not in…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Her former husband which sent her away may not take her again
to be his wife
Though e…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When the providence of God, or his own wrong choice in marriage, has allotted to a Christian a trial instead of a help meet, he will from his heart…