The topic of remarriage, or being "married again," is one that has been discussed and debated within Christian circles for centuries. The Bible provides guidance on marriage, divorce, and remarriage, and these teachings are foundational for understanding the Christian perspective on being married again.

Biblical Foundation

The Bible establishes marriage as a sacred covenant between a man and a woman. In Genesis 2:24 , it is written, "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." This verse underscores the divine intention for marriage to be a lifelong union.

Divorce and Remarriage

The topic of divorce and remarriage is addressed in several passages throughout the New Testament. In Matthew 19:3-9 , Jesus is questioned by the Pharisees about the legality of divorce. He responds by affirming the sanctity of marriage and states, "Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate" (Matthew 19:6). However, He also acknowledges an exception: "I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery" (Matthew 19:9). This passage suggests that remarriage is permissible in cases of marital unfaithfulness.

The Apostle Paul also addresses the issue in 1 Corinthians 7. He advises believers to remain married if possible but acknowledges that separation may occur. In 1 Corinthians 7:15 , he writes, "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." This indicates that remarriage may be permissible if an unbelieving spouse departs.

Widowhood and Remarriage

The Bible also speaks to the situation of widows and widowers. In 1 Corinthians 7:39 , Paul states, "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, but only in the Lord." This passage affirms the freedom of widows to remarry, provided that the new marriage is within the Christian faith.

Pastoral Considerations

While the Bible provides guidelines, the application of these teachings can vary based on individual circumstances. Pastors and church leaders often provide counsel to those considering remarriage, taking into account the specific details of each situation. The emphasis is typically on repentance, forgiveness, and the pursuit of a God-honoring relationship.

Conclusion

The topic of being "married again" is complex and requires careful consideration of biblical teachings. While the Bible allows for remarriage in certain circumstances, it also upholds the sanctity and permanence of the marriage covenant. Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom and guidance from Scripture and their faith community when navigating these issues.Matthew 19:9
And I say to you, Whoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, commits adultery: and whoever marries her which is put away does commit adultery.
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Matthew 5:32
But I say to you, That whoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causes her to commit adultery: and whoever shall marry her that is divorced commits adultery.
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3427. yashab -- to sit, remain, dwell
... lived (137), lives (7), living (44), lurking (1), makes (1), married (6), marrying
(1 ... ant), make to keep (house), lurking, X marry(-ing), (bring again to) place ...
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Letter Lv. To Amandus.
... Can a woman who has divorced her first husband on account of his vices and who has
during his lifetime under compulsion married again, communicate with the ...
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Skirting the Abyss
... The little mother was so hurt, she can never be well again all her life. The husband
then married again . . . as the child was ruined in health. . . ...
/.../wilson-carmichael/things as they are/chapter xxv skirting the abyss.htm

Marriage of the Blessed virgin to Joseph
... come to visit her there. Joachim was no longer alive and Anna had by God's
command married again. When the Blessed Virgin was told ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/vii marriage of the blessed.htm

I am Told, to Take Another Point, that one of his Followers ...
... letter (LXIX) to Oceanus on the case of Carterius a Spanish Bishop, who had been
married before his baptism, and, his wife having died, had married again. ...
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Letter clix. To Nic??tas, Bishop of Aquileia.
... by the agency of religion. II. About the women who married again when
their husbands were taken prisoners. As then you say that ...
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"Married to the God"
... now; and then, with the merriest little laugh, she ran off again to play. And this
was the child. All that brightness, all that intelligence, "married to a god ...
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The Return from the Sepulchre.
... Orpha had married again in Moab. By Orpha, the sister-in-law of Ruth, Mara was
connected with the family of David, from whom our Lord was descended. ...
/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter liii the return from.htm

Concerning the Famine that Happened in Judea and Syria; and How ...
... Agrippa's. He also fell in love again, and married another wife, not suffering
his reason to hinder him from living as he pleased. The ...
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How the Married and the Single are to be Admonished.
... Wherefore the mind of married Christians is both weak and stedfast, in that it cannot ...
And again, to rejoice as though we rejoiced not is so to take heart from ...
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Rondelet, {7} the Huguenot Naturalist {8}
... Then he married again, and lost the son who was born to him; and then came, as to
many of the best in those days, even sorer trials, trials of the conscience ...
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