Matthew 19:7
Amharic Catholic Version (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ - (ካቶሊካዊ እትም - ኤማሁስ)) No Year
እነርሱም “ታዲያ ሙሴ ለምን የፍቺ ወረቀት ሰጥቶ እንዲፈታት አዘዘ?” አሉት።
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, some people are asking Jesus a question about why Moses allowed for divorce with a certificate of dismissal. They are questioning the discrepancy between current practices and what Jesus teaches.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a special rule in your house that says you can't eat cookies before dinner, but then someone asks, 'Why did grandma say it was okay to eat cookies any time?' That's like what these people are asking about divorce rules.
Historical Background
Matthew wrote this verse around AD 80-90 for a primarily Jewish-Christian audience. At that time, the practice of divorce was common and had specific legal procedures outlined by Moses in Deuteronomy.
Living It Out Today
Today, this can be seen when people question why there are different interpretations or practices within religions. For example, someone might ask why a religious leader teaches one thing but an ancient text says another.
Topics
marriagedivorceinterpretationlawJesus' teachingsMoses' laws
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Moses allow for divorce with a certificate?
Moses allowed divorce due to the hardness of people's hearts, providing a legal procedure to protect women from abuse or abandonment without any support.
What does this verse tell us about Jesus' view on marriage?
This question prompts Jesus to clarify that God intended marriage to be permanent and inviolable, showing His high standard for marital commitment despite common practices of the time.
How do Christians today interpret this verse in relation to divorce?
Christians may use this verse to emphasize the sanctity of marriage but also recognize that there can be exceptions where divorce is considered permissible, such as abuse or infidelity.
Why did Jesus address this question about Moses?
Jesus addressed this because the Pharisees were testing Him and trying to understand His stance on an important social issue. This interaction helps clarify God's original intent for marriage.