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#346 Did Jesus Allow Some Divorce? - Karlo Broussard

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Why Is Matthew Referring to Spousal Infidelity?

The only time in Matthew where purneya is being used and it's being debated whether or not it's used as adultery is right here. When Matthew refers to spousal infidelity, he uses mokayo. The disciples reaction to Jesus' teaching would be intelligible if Jesus were referring to spousAL infidelity when pernate is used here.

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