KJV ORIGINAL
And when she is departed out of his house, she may go and be another man’s wife.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And when she has left his house, she may go and marry another man.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that a divorced woman is free to remarry another person.
📚 Historical Context
In the ancient Israelite society, as outlined in the Book of Deuteronomy, laws were established to regulate family matters and provide protections in a patriarchal culture where women were often vulnerable. This verse is part of a section on divorce procedures, allowing a husband to issue a certificate of divorce, which enabled the woman to leave and remarry as a way to safeguard her social and economic status. It reflects the broader Mosaic law aimed at promoting justice and order within the community.
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