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A Law to Limit, Not Endorse
Commentators stress that this law does not institute or approve of divorce. Instead, it regulates a practice God tolerated due to the "hardness of their hearts" (Matthew 19:8). By making the separation permanent after a second marriage, the law discouraged men from casually dismissing their wives, thus mitigating a practice it could not yet eradicate.
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 24:1–4
18th Century
Theologian
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
On Deuteronomy 24:1–4
19th Century
Bishop
Deuteronomy 24:1–4. DIVORCE.
Some uncleanness. —Evidently, mere caprice and dislike are not in…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 24:4
17th Century
Pastor
Her former husband which sent her away may not take her again
to be his wife
Though e…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 24:1–4
17th Century
Minister
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…