Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and if after she leaves his house she becomes the wife of another man, New Living Translation When she leaves his house, she is free to marry another man. English Standard Version and if she goes and becomes another man’s wife, Berean Standard Bible If, after leaving his house, she goes and becomes another man’s wife, King James Bible And when she is departed out of his house, she may go and be another man's wife. New King James Version when she has departed from his house, and goes and becomes another man’s wife, New American Standard Bible and she leaves his house and goes and becomes another man’s wife, NASB 1995 and she leaves his house and goes and becomes another man’s wife, NASB 1977 and she leaves his house and goes and becomes another man’s wife, Legacy Standard Bible and she goes out of his house and goes and becomes another man’s wife, Amplified Bible and after she leaves his house, she goes and becomes another man’s wife, Christian Standard Bible If after leaving his house she goes and becomes another man’s wife, Holman Christian Standard Bible If after leaving his house she goes and becomes another man’s wife, American Standard Version And when she is departed out of his house, she may go and be another man's wife. Contemporary English Version Later she married another man, English Revised Version And when she is departed out of his house, she may go and be another man's wife. GOD'S WORD® Translation She might marry another man after she leaves his house. Good News Translation Then suppose she marries another man, International Standard Version If she goes out from his house, becomes the wife of another man, Majority Standard Bible If, after leaving his house, she goes and becomes another man?s wife, NET Bible When she has left him she may go and become someone else's wife. New Heart English Bible When she is departed out of his house, she may go and be another man's wife. Webster's Bible Translation And when she hath departed from his house, she may go and be another man's wife. World English Bible When she has departed out of his house, she may go and be another man’s wife. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwhen she has gone out of his house, and has gone and been another man’s, Young's Literal Translation and she hath gone out of his house, and hath gone and been another man's, Smith's Literal Translation And she shall go out of his house, and go and was to another man. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when she is departed, and marrieth another husband, Catholic Public Domain Version And when, having departed, she has married another, New American Bible if on leaving his house she goes and becomes the wife of another man, New Revised Standard Version and goes off to become another man’s wife. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when she has left his house, and if she goes and becomes another man's wife, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And she shall depart from his house, and if she will go and she will belong to another man OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and she departeth out of his house, and goeth and becometh another man's wife, Brenton Septuagint Translation And if she should go away and be married to another man; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Law of Divorce1If a man marries a woman, but she becomes displeasing to him because he finds some indecency in her, he may write her a certificate of divorce, hand it to her, and send her away from his house. 2If, after leaving his house, she goes and becomes another man’s wife, 3and the second man hates her, writes her a certificate of divorce, hands it to her, and sends her away from his house, or if he dies,… Cross References Matthew 5:31-32 It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ / But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Mark 10:2-12 Some Pharisees came to test Him. “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” they inquired. / “What did Moses command you?” He replied. / They answered, “Moses permitted a man to write his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away.” ... Luke 16:18 Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. / But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. 1 Corinthians 7:39 A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord. Romans 7:2-3 For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. / So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man. Matthew 19:3-9 Then some Pharisees came and tested Him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” / Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ / and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? ... Malachi 2:16 “For I hate divorce,” says the LORD, the God of Israel. “He who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,” says the LORD of Hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith. Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. Matthew 19:6 So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” 1 Corinthians 7:15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace. Jeremiah 3:1 “If a man divorces his wife and she leaves him to marry another, can he ever return to her? Would not such a land be completely defiled? But you have played the harlot with many lovers—and you would return to Me?” declares the LORD. Isaiah 50:1 This is what the LORD says: “Where is your mother’s certificate of divorce with which I sent her away? Or to which of My creditors did I sell you? Look, you were sold for your iniquities, and for your transgressions your mother was sent away. Hosea 2:2 Rebuke your mother, rebuke her, for she is not My wife, and I am not her husband. Let her remove the adultery from her face and the unfaithfulness from between her breasts. Ezra 10:3 So now let us make a covenant before our God to send away all the foreign wives and their children, according to the counsel of my lord and of those who tremble at the command of our God. Let it be done according to the Law. Treasury of Scripture And when she is departed out of his house, she may go and be another man's wife. she may go Leviticus 21:7,14 They shall not take a wife that is a whore, or profane; neither shall they take a woman put away from her husband: for he is holy unto his God… Leviticus 22:13 But if the priest's daughter be a widow, or divorced, and have no child, and is returned unto her father's house, as in her youth, she shall eat of her father's meat: but there shall no stranger eat thereof. Numbers 30:9 But every vow of a widow, and of her that is divorced, wherewith they have bound their souls, shall stand against her. Jump to Previous Depart Departed Departeth House Leaves WifeJump to Next Depart Departed Departeth House Leaves WifeDeuteronomy 24 1. Of divorce5. A new married man goes not to war 6. Of pledges 7. Of kidnapping 8. Of leprosy 10. Of pledges 14. The hire is to be given 16. Of justice 19. Of charity If, after leaving his house, This phrase refers to the situation where a woman, after being divorced by her husband, departs from his household. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a woman's identity and security were closely tied to her husband's household. The act of leaving signifies a formal separation, which was legally recognized in Israelite society. The Mosaic Law provided regulations for divorce, as seen in Deuteronomy 24:1, to protect the rights of the woman and ensure she was not treated unjustly. she goes and becomes another man’s wife, Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The audience receiving the law, God's chosen people, preparing to enter the Promised Land. 3. Divorce The event or situation being addressed, specifically the remarriage of a divorced woman. 4. Promised Land The destination of the Israelites, where they are to live according to God's laws. 5. Marriage The covenant relationship being regulated by the law, emphasizing its sanctity and order. Teaching Points Understanding the Context of the LawThe law in Deuteronomy 24:2 was given to regulate and manage the social implications of divorce, not to endorse it. It reflects the hardness of human hearts and the need for order in society. The Sanctity of Marriage Marriage is a sacred covenant designed by God. This passage, while addressing divorce, underscores the importance of entering marriage with commitment and reverence. God's Grace and Redemption Even in situations of brokenness, such as divorce, God's grace is available. The law provided a way to manage human failure, pointing to the need for redemption through Christ. The Role of the Church The church is called to support and guide individuals through marital challenges, offering counsel and prayer, and upholding the biblical view of marriage. Practical Wisdom in Relationships This passage encourages believers to seek wisdom and discernment in relationships, understanding the long-term implications of marriage and divorce. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew If, after leavingוְיָצְאָ֖ה (wə·yā·ṣə·’āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim his house, מִבֵּית֑וֹ (mib·bê·ṯōw) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house she goes וְהָלְכָ֖ה (wə·hā·lə·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk and becomes וְהָיְתָ֥ה (wə·hā·yə·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be another אַחֵֽר׃ (’a·ḥêr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other man’s wife, לְאִישׁ־ (lə·’îš-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person Links Deuteronomy 24:2 NIVDeuteronomy 24:2 NLT Deuteronomy 24:2 ESV Deuteronomy 24:2 NASB Deuteronomy 24:2 KJV Deuteronomy 24:2 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 24:2 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 24:2 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 24:2 French Bible Deuteronomy 24:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 24:2 When she is departed out of his (Deut. 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