Strong's Lexicon apostasion: Divorce, certificate of divorce Original Word: ἀποστάσιον Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἀφίστημι (aphistēmi), meaning "to stand away" or "to depart." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent is "כְּרִיתוּת" (kerithuth), found in Deuteronomy 24:1-3, referring to the "certificate of divorce." Usage: The term "apostasion" refers to a formal document or decree of divorce. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe the legal certificate that a husband would give to his wife to formally dissolve the marriage. This certificate served as proof of the divorce, allowing the woman to remarry. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish culture during the time of the New Testament, marriage was a binding covenant, and divorce was a serious matter. The Mosaic Law permitted divorce, but it required a formal process, including the issuance of a written certificate (Deuteronomy 24:1-4). This certificate was intended to protect the rights of the woman, ensuring she could remarry and have legal standing in society. The Pharisees and other religious leaders of the time debated the grounds for divorce, with some advocating for more lenient interpretations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aphistémi Definition a forsaking, spec. (bill of) divorce NASB Translation certificate of divorce (1), divorce (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 647: ἀποστάσιονἀποστάσιον, ἀποστασίου, τό, very seldom in native Greek writings, defection, of a freedman from his patron, Demosthenes 35, 48 (940, 16); in the Bible: 1. divorce, repudiation: Matthew 19:7; Mark 10:4 (βιβλίον ἀποστασίου, equivalent to כְּרִיתֻת סֵפֶר book or bill of divorce, Deuteronomy 24:1, 3; (Isaiah 50:1; Jeremiah 3:8)). 2. a bill of divorce: Matthew 5:31. Grotius at the passage and Lightfoot, Horae Hebrew at the passage, We a copy of one. Neuter of a (presumed) adjective from a derivative of aphistemi; properly, something separative, i.e. (specially) divorce -- (writing of) divorcement. see GREEK aphistemi Englishman's Concordance Matthew 5:31 N-ANSGRK: δότω αὐτῇ ἀποστάσιον NAS: LET HIM GIVE HER A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE'; KJV: her a writing of divorcement: INT: let him give to her a letter of divorce Matthew 19:7 N-GNS Mark 10:4 N-GNS Strong's Greek 647 |
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