Matthew 19:7

They replied, "Why then did Moses order [a man] to provide a legal divorce decree [Deut. 24:1], and then divorce his wife?"

Matthew 5:31

It was also said [Deut. 24:1-3], 'Whoever divorces his wife, let it be done with a [legally binding] divorce decree, which he must give her.'

Matthew 1:19

Now Joseph, her husband [to be], being a man who did what was right, and not wanting to make a public spectacle out of her, decided to break off their engagement privately.

Mark 10:4

They replied, "Moses allowed us to provide a legal divorce decree and [then] to divorce her."

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Summary

They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?

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Why

Matthew 5:31
It was also said [Deut. 24:1-3], 'Whoever divorces his wife, let it be done with a [legally binding] divorce decree, which he must give her.'
Mark 10:4
They replied, "Moses allowed us to provide a legal divorce decree and [then] to divorce her."

And to

Matthew 1:19
Now Joseph, her husband [to be], being a man who did what was right, and not wanting to make a public spectacle out of her, decided to break off their engagement privately.

General references

Mark 10:4
They replied, "Moses allowed us to provide a legal divorce decree and [then] to divorce her."