What does the Bible say about divorce?
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God's ideal is lifelong marriage ('God hates divorce' - Malachi 2:16). Jesus permitted divorce for sexual immorality (Matthew 19:9), and Paul added abandonment by an unbeliever (1 Corinthians 7:15). While divorce isn't unforgivable, God calls believers to reconciliation when possible.
Why this answer? It starts with Matthew 19:8-9, then cross-checks Malachi 2:16 and 1 Corinthians 7:10-15 so the summary stays anchored in Scripture.
This answer explains what the Bible says about divorce by connecting Matthew 19:8-9, covenant marriage, reconciliation where possible, abandonment, mercy, and forgiveness.
Deeper guideWhat Does the Bible Say About Marriage?Study divorce alongside God's design for marriage, covenant faithfulness, mercy, and reconciliation.Key Scripture
“Because of your hardness of heart Moses allowed you to divorce your wives... whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.”
- Matthew 19:8-9
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