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href="/kjv/matthew/19.htm">King James Bible</a> His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/19.htm">New King James Version</a> His disciples said to Him, “If such is the case of the man with his wife, it is better not to marry.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The disciples said to Him, “If the relationship of the man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> The disciples said to Him, &#8220If the relationship of the man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> The disciples said to Him, “If the relationship of the man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The disciples said to Him, “If the relationship of the man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.” <a href="/amp/matthew/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The disciples said to Jesus, “If the relationship of a man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.” <a href="/csb/matthew/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> His disciples said to him, “If the relationship of a man with his wife is like this, it’s better not to marry.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> His disciples said to Him, &#8220If the relationship of a man with his wife is like this, it&#8217s better not to marry!&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> The disciples say unto him, If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not expedient to marry. <a href="/cev/matthew/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The disciples said, "If that's how it is between a man and a woman, it's better not to get married." <a href="/erv/matthew/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> The disciples say unto him, If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not expedient to marry. <a href="/gwt/matthew/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The disciples said to him, "If that is the only reason a man can use to divorce his wife, it's better not to get married." <a href="/gnt/matthew/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> His disciples said to him, "If this is how it is between a man and his wife, it is better not to marry." <a href="/isv/matthew/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> His disciples asked him, "If that is the relationship of a man with his wife, it's not worth getting married!" <a href="/msb/matthew/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> His disciples said to Him, ?If this is the case between a man and his wife, it is better not to marry.? <a href="/net/matthew/19.htm">NET Bible</a> The disciples said to him, "If this is the case of a husband with a wife, it is better not to marry!" <a href="/nheb/matthew/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The disciples said to him, "If this is the case of a husband with a wife, it is not expedient to marry." <a href="/wbt/matthew/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> His disciples say to him, If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not good to marry. <a href="/wey/matthew/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "If this is the case with a man in relation to his wife," said the disciples to Him, "it is better not to marry." <a href="/web/matthew/19.htm">World English Bible</a> His disciples said to him, “If this is the case of the man with his wife, it is not expedient to marry.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> His disciples say to Him, “If the case of the man with the woman is so, it is not good to marry.” <a href="/blb/matthew/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> His disciples say to Him, "If this is the case of the man with the wife, it is better not to marry." <a href="/ylt/matthew/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> His disciples say to him, 'If the case of the man with the woman is so, it is not good to marry.' <a href="/slt/matthew/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> His disciples say to him, If the cause of a man is so with the woman, it is not profitable to marry.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> His disciples say unto him: If the case of a man with his wife be so, it is not expedient to marry. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> His disciples said to him, “If such is the case for a man with a wife, then it is not expedient to marry.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/19.htm">New American Bible</a> [His] disciples said to him, “If that is the case of a man with his wife, it is better not to marry.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> His disciples said to him, “If such is the case of a man with his wife, it is better not to marry.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> His disciples said to him, If there is so much scandal between man and woman, it is not worthwhile to marry. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> His disciples were saying to him, “If the accusations are thus between a man and a wife, it is not expedient to take a wife.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> His disciples said to him: If the relation of man and wife be such, it is not good to marry. <a href="/godbey/matthew/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> His disciples say to Him, If the cause of a man with his wife is thus, it is better not to marry. <a href="/haweis/matthew/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> His disciples said unto him, If the case of a man with his wife be thus, it is not expedient to marry. <a href="/mace/matthew/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> thereupon his disciples said, if the case between man and wife be such, it is best not to marry. <a href="/wey/matthew/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "If this is the case with a man in relation to his wife," said the disciples to Him, "it is better not to marry." <a href="/worrell/matthew/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The disciples say to Him, "If the case of the man is so with his wife, it is not expedient to marry." <a href="/worsley/matthew/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> His disciples say unto Him, if the case of a man with his wife be thus, it is not adviseable to marry: <a href="/parallel/matthew/19-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=5438" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/19.htm">Teachings about Divorce</a> …9Now I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman, commits adultery.” 10<a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētai (N-NMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: Legousin (V-PIA-3P) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">said</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to Him,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: Ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">“If</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">this</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/156.htm" title="156: aitia (N-NFS) -- From the same as aiteo; a cause, i.e. reason, crime.">case</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">between</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpou (N-GMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">a man</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynaikos (N-GFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">wife,</a> <a href="/greek/4851.htm" title="4851: sympherei (V-PIA-3S) -- From sun and phero; to bear together, i.e. to collect, or to conduce; especially advantage.">it is better</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/1060.htm" title="1060: gamēsai (V-ANA) -- To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed.">to marry.”</a> 11“Not everyone can accept this word,” He replied, “but only those to whom it has been given.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-1.htm">1 Corinthians 7:1-2</a> Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good to abstain from sexual relations. / But because there is so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-7.htm">1 Corinthians 7:7-9</a> I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. / Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am. / But if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-26.htm">1 Corinthians 7:26-28</a> Because of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is. / Are you committed to a wife? Do not seek to be released. Are you free of commitment? Do not look for a wife. / But if you do marry, you have not sinned. And if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. But those who marry will face troubles in this life, and I want to spare you this. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-32.htm">1 Corinthians 7:32-35</a> I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord, how he can please the Lord. / But the married man is concerned about the affairs of this world, how he can please his wife, / and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the work of the Lord, how she can be holy in both body and spirit. But the married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world, how she can please her husband. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/7-38.htm">1 Corinthians 7:38</a> So then, he who marries the virgin does well, but he who does not marry her does even better. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-40.htm">1 Corinthians 7:40</a> In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God. <a href="/matthew/5-31.htm">Matthew 5:31-32</a> It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ / But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. <a href="/mark/10-10.htm">Mark 10:10-12</a> When they were back inside the house, the disciples asked Jesus about this matter. / So He told them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. / And if a woman divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.” <a href="/luke/16-18.htm">Luke 16:18</a> Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. <a href="/genesis/2-18.htm">Genesis 2:18</a> The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.” <a href="/genesis/2-24.htm">Genesis 2:24</a> For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. <a href="/deuteronomy/24-1.htm">Deuteronomy 24:1-4</a> If a man marries a woman, but she becomes displeasing to him because he finds some indecency in her, he may write her a certificate of divorce, hand it to her, and send her away from his house. / If, after leaving his house, she goes and becomes another man’s wife, / and the second man hates her, writes her a certificate of divorce, hands it to her, and sends her away from his house, or if he dies, ... <a href="/proverbs/18-22.htm">Proverbs 18:22</a> He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. <a href="/proverbs/19-14.htm">Proverbs 19:14</a> Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. <a href="/proverbs/21-9.htm">Proverbs 21:9</a> Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>His disciples say to him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.<a href="/genesis/2-18.htm">Genesis 2:18</a> And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.<a href="/proverbs/5-15.htm">Proverbs 5:15-19</a> Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well… <a href="/proverbs/18-22.htm">Proverbs 18:22</a> Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/18-9.htm">Better</a> <a href="/matthew/18-3.htm">Case</a> <a href="/matthew/18-1.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm">Expedient</a> <a href="/matthew/18-9.htm">Good</a> <a href="/matthew/19-7.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Married</a> <a href="/matthew/19-9.htm">Marry</a> <a href="/matthew/13-2.htm">Position</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-14.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/judges/18-28.htm">Relationship</a> <a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Situation</a> <a href="/matthew/19-9.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/25-9.htm">Better</a> <a href="/matthew/22-23.htm">Case</a> <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/11-50.htm">Expedient</a> <a href="/matthew/19-16.htm">Good</a> <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/matthew/19-18.htm">Married</a> <a href="/matthew/22-24.htm">Marry</a> <a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Position</a> <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">Relation</a> <a href="/romans/2-17.htm">Relationship</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-20.htm">Situation</a> <a href="/matthew/19-29.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 19</div>1. <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Jesus heals the sick;</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/19-3.htm">answers the Pharisees concerning divorce;</a> 10. <a href="/matthew/19-10.htm">shows when marriage is necessary;</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">receives the little children;</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/19-16.htm">instructs the young man how to attain eternal life;</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/19-20.htm">and how to be perfect;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">tells his disciples how hard it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God;</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/19-27.htm">and promises reward to those who forsake all to follow him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This reflects their role as learners and followers, eager to understand the implications of Jesus' radical teachings on marriage and divorce. The context here follows Jesus' teaching on the permanence of marriage, which was counter-cultural to the more lenient views on divorce prevalent in Jewish society at the time.“If this is the case between a man and his wife Jesus had just explained that marriage is a lifelong commitment, intended by God from the beginning of creation (referencing <a href="/genesis/2-24.htm">Genesis 2:24</a>). This statement by the disciples indicates their surprise at the strictness of Jesus' teaching, which contrasts with the more permissive interpretations of the Mosaic Law regarding divorce (<a href="/deuteronomy/24.htm">Deuteronomy 24:1-4</a>). The phrase highlights the seriousness of the marital bond and the high standard Jesus sets for His followers.it is better not to marry.” The disciples' reaction suggests that they viewed the commitment of marriage as daunting under Jesus' teaching. This reflects a cultural context where marriage was the norm and often seen as a social and economic necessity. Their statement may also echo the sentiments found in <a href="/1_corinthians/7.htm">1 Corinthians 7</a>, where Paul discusses the benefits of singleness for those who can accept it, emphasizing undivided devotion to the Lord. This phrase underscores the radical nature of Jesus' teaching on marriage, challenging societal norms and inviting His followers to consider the spiritual implications of their relationships.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching His disciples about the nature of marriage and the challenges it presents. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The followers of Jesus who are present during this teaching. They express concern about the difficulty of marriage. 3. <a href="/topical/m/marriage.htm">Marriage</a> The institution being discussed, particularly in the context of its challenges and the commitment it requires.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_commitment_of_marriage.htm">Understanding the Commitment of Marriage</a> Jesus' teaching highlights the seriousness of the marriage covenant. It is not to be entered into lightly, as it requires a lifelong commitment. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_singleness.htm">The Role of Singleness</a> The disciples' reaction suggests that singleness might be preferable for some. Jesus acknowledges this, indicating that singleness is a valid and honorable state for those who can accept it. <a href="/topical/d/divine_design_for_marriage.htm">Divine Design for Marriage</a> Jesus reaffirms the original design for marriage as a union between one man and one woman, reflecting God's intention from creation. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god's_grace.htm">Dependence on God's Grace</a> The disciples' reaction underscores the need for divine assistance in fulfilling the demands of marriage. Believers are encouraged to rely on God's grace and strength. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ_in_marriage.htm">Reflecting Christ in Marriage</a> Marriage is an opportunity to reflect Christ's love and commitment to the church. Couples are called to model this relationship in their own marriages.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 19</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_singleness.htm">What does the Bible say about being single?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_first_limit_preaching_to_israel.htm">Matthew 10:5-6 - Why did Jesus limit the disciples' preaching to Israel first, seemingly contradicting the later worldwide mission in Matthew 28:19?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus'_mission_change_to_all_nations.htm">Why did Jesus tell His disciples not to preach to Gentiles (Matthew 10:5-6), but later command them to go to all nations (Matthew 28:19)?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_jesus'_tenth_disciple.htm">Who was the tenth disciple of Jesus in the list of twelve? Thaddaeus (Matthew 10: 1-4; Mark 3:13 -19) Judas son of James is the corresponding name in Lukes gospel (Luke 6:12-16)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) If the case of the man.--The words seem to indicate that the laxer view of the school of Hillel was the more popular one even with those who, like the disciples, had been roused to some efforts after a righteousness higher than that of the scribes or Pharisees. They looked forward to the possible discomforts of marriage under the conditions which their Master had set before them, and drew the conclusion that they outweighed its advantages. Why entangle themselves in a union which they were no longer able to dissolve, when they got tired of it, by the short and easy method of a bill of divorcement? It is instructive to remember that one of the greatest of English writers has taken the same line of thought in dealing with the question. Milton's Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce, and the treatises that followed it, are but an elaborate and eloquent expression of the words of the disciples, "If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - His disciples say unto him. Our Lord appears to have repeated privately to the disciples what he had said publicly to the Pharisees. If the case (ἡ αἰτία) of the man be so with his wife. Some commentators take αἰτία to signify guilt: "if such guilt appertains to the married state." But the meaning is plain enough anyway, and the word, as here used, corresponds to the Latin causa, and the Hebrew dibrah, which may denote "case," "condition," etc. The disciples reflect the feeling of their day. Marriage without any possibility of essential release (for they see that this is Christ's law) seems to them a severe and unbearable connection. It were better never to marry at all than to fetter one's self with such an inexorable obligation. Such a doctrine was entirely novel in that age, and most unpalatable; and even the apostles receive it with wonder and hesitation. They have not yet leaned that in Messiah's kingdom grace conquers natural inclination, and strengthens the weak will so that it rises superior to custom, prejudice, and the promptings of the flesh. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/19-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. disciples μαθηταί (mathētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. said Λέγουσιν (Legousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to Him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “If Εἰ (Ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. this οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. case αἰτία (aitia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_156.htm">Strong's 156: </a> From the same as aiteo; a cause, i.e. reason, crime. between τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. a man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. [and] μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. [his] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wife, γυναικός (gynaikos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. it is better συμφέρει (sympherei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4851.htm">Strong's 4851: </a> From sun and phero; to bear together, i.e. to collect, or to conduce; especially advantage. not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. to marry.” γαμῆσαι (gamēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> To marry, used of either sex. 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