Read Full Chapter
“Why then,” they asked, “did Moses order a man to give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
They asked him, “Why then did Moses command us to give her a bill of divorce, and divorce her?”
World English Bible (WEB)
They say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto him{G846}, Why{G5101} did Moses{G3475} then{G3767} command{G1781}{(G5662)} to give{G1325}{(G5629)} a writing{G975} of divorcement{G647}, and{G2532} to put{G630} her{G846} away{G630}{(G5658)}?
Strong's King James
They say to Him, "Why then did Moshe command to GIVE A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE FOR RELEASING HER?
The F.O.G
They pressed further: "Why then did Moses command that a man could give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
They say to him, ‘Why then did Moses command to give a roll of divorce, and to put her away?’
Young's Literal Translation
Footnotes:
The F.O.G Commentary:
The F.O.G Commentary brings deeper contextual insight to every verse in the Bible. Browse any available commentary below, or help shape our study priorities by requesting a commentary for this verse in the comments. Your input guides which verses we explore next as we build this growing resource together. What is the F.O.G?