KJV ORIGINAL
And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus turned it back on them and asked, 'What did Moses tell you to do?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the best response to a question is another question.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of first-century Judea, the Pharisees frequently challenged Jesus with questions about Jewish law to test his authority and trap him in controversy. When they asked about the permissibility of divorce, Jesus redirected the conversation by referring to Moses' commands in the Old Testament, drawing from passages like Deuteronomy 24 that addressed marriage and separation. This exchange reflected ongoing debates among Jewish leaders about interpreting God's law in everyday life.
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