Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

And to

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Bible References

Why

Matthew 5:31
It was also said--'Let any one who divorces his wife serve her with a notice of separation.'
Mark 10:4
"Moses," they said, "permitted a man to 'draw up in writing a notice of separation and divorce his wife.'"

And to

Matthew 1:19
Her husband, Joseph, was a religious man and, being unwilling to expose her to contempt, resolved to put an end to their betrothal privately.

General references

Mark 10:4
"Moses," they said, "permitted a man to 'draw up in writing a notice of separation and divorce his wife.'"