Another woman Quote by The Lockman Foundation
““Some Pharisees came to Jesus, testing Him and asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason at all?” 4And He answered and said, “Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE, 5and said, ‘FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER AND BE JOINED TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH’? 6So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate.” 7They *said to Him, “Why then did Moses command to GIVE HER A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE AND SEND her AWAY?” 8He *said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart Moses permitted you to divorce your wives; but from the beginning it has not been this way. 9And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Gospel of Matthew 19:3‑9 (New Testament)
Jesus teaches marriage is a divine, lifelong union, allowing divorce only for marital unfaithfulness.
In simple terms: Marriage is meant to be permanent; divorce is limited.
Key Takeaway
Honor commitment; seek reconciliation.
Themes
marriage
divorce
faith
morality
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
religious
ethical
When to use this quote
- counseling sessions
- marital conflict
- legal proceedings
- faith communities
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this teaching influence modern marriage views?
- What support helps couples honor this principle?
A Different Perspective
Cultural contexts may interpret "hardness of heart" differently, affecting application.
![“God made them male and female’[*] from the beginning of creation. 7 ‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife,[*] 8 and the two are united into one.’[*] Since they are no longer two but one, 9 let no one split apart what God has joined together.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f4b/anonymous-1_creation_god-made-them-male-and-female-from-the-b_2394443.jpg)
