her former husband, who sent her away, may not take her again to be his wife, after that she is defiled; for that is abomination before Yahweh: and you shall not cause the land to sin, which Yahweh your God gives you for an inheritance.

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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…

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