According to the Bible, Can a divorced Man or Woman remarry?

Answer 1

No.

The Catholic Church believes that God does not recognize civil divorces.

Jesus said, "Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." (Mark 10:9)

However there may be hope of a declaration of nullity.

The term "annulment" is a misnomer because the Church does not undo or erase a marriage bond.

Rather the Church issues a declaration of nullity when it discovers that the parties were not truly joined by God and hence a full spiritual sacramental marriage as understood by the Church was not present.

Then the parties are free to marry for the first time.

With love in Christ.

Answer 2

Read Matthew 5:31-32. Generally what you said is true--the passage above may help also. Other passages on marriage/divorce/remarriage-- Malachi 2:16;Matthew 19:8;Mark 10:11-12;Mark 10:2:Luke 16:18;I Corithians 7--the whole chapter

Answer 3

Only ground for divorce as recorded in the Greek Scriptures is adultery.
The innocent partner is in Jehovah's eyes able to remarry

Answer 4

God, the Originator of marriage, designed it to be a permanent union. But is there any Scriptural reason for a person to divorce his or her mate, and one that would allow for the possibility of remarrying? Jesus addressed this matter by declaring: “I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except on the ground of fornication, and marries another commits adultery.” (Matthew 19:9) Sexual infidelity by a mate is the only ground for a divorce that will allow the innocent mate to remarry, or the death of the husband or the wife..

In addition, the Bible’s words at 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, while encouraging marriage mates to stay together, allow for separation. Some, after trying very hard to preserve their marriage, feel they have no choice but to separate. What can be acceptable Scriptural grounds for such a step?

One is willful nonsupport. When getting married, a husband assumes the responsibility of providing for his wife and children. The man who willfully fails to provide the material necessities of life “has disowned the faith and is worse than a person without faith.” (1 Timothy 5:8) So separation is possible.

Another is extreme physical abuse. So then, if a mate physically abuses his wife, the victim may separate. (Galatians 5:19-21; Titus 1:7) “Anyone loving violence [God’s] soul certainly hates.” Psalm 11:5.

Another ground for separation is the absolute endangerment of a believer’s spirituality, one’s relationship with God. When a mate’s opposition, perhaps including physical restraint, has made it impossible to pursue true worship and has imperiled the believer’s spirituality, then some believers have found it necessary to separate. Matthew 22:37; Acts 5:27-32.

However, if divorce is pursued under such circumstances, one would not be free to enter a new marriage. According to the Bible, the only legitimate ground for divorce that permits remarriage is adultery or “fornication.” Matthew 5:32.

The Bible allows only one reason for getting a divorce that frees a person to remarry, and that is fornication (Greek, porneia, gross sexual immorality). If fornication is committed, then the innocent mate may decide whether to get a divorce or not. Matthew 5:32.

After telling the Pharisees that the Mosaic concession of divorcing their wives was not the arrangement that had prevailed “from the beginning,” Jesus said: “I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except on the ground of fornication, and marries another commits adultery.” (Mt 19:8, 9)


Marriage involves two people with differing personalities learning to develop common interests and working together toward common goals. Marriage is a lifelong commitment, not a casual agreement that can be lightly abandoned. In many countries, divorce is not difficult to obtain, but in the eyes of a Christian, the marriage relationship is sacred. It is ended only for a very serious reason. (Matt. 19:9) Christian spouses can avail themselves of wise counsel from the Bible, support from fellow Christians, and a close, prayerful relationship with God. A successful marriage endures, and over the years, it brings happiness and contentment to husband and wife. More important, it brings honor to God, the Originator of marriage.

Answer 5

yes, the new testament is valid. many of the old testament laws were no longer required because Jesus came. a divorced person is allowed to remarry ... although usually the only reason to divorce is due to infidelity or cases of abuse. God would really desire that the commitments to each other be honored for a lifetime and even in a infidelity case, he permits divorce,but would prefer that the two parties reconcile if that is possible.

Answer 6

Yes.

Divorce is a sin. But like all sin it is forgiven if a person believes that Jesus, who is God, died for our sins on the cross and rose again.

Remarry and get on with your life in Jesus.

Answer 7

Please make the question clear. Your question can have two views.
1. It can happen that the divorced couple can remarry-if they are the original husband and wife. And after divorse they may rethink about their decision and can marry.
2. If a divorced man or woman is going to marry ANOTHER divorced man or woman, according to Bible it is NOT ALLOWED.

--jomon joseph--

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Answer 8

If the husband divorces the wife she can but he cant and like wise if the wife divorces him, he can get remarried but not her. And if your spouse dies you may get remarried. Even tho paul says its better too stay single its not wrong but those are the only two instances i know of. Hope this helps

Answer 9

Depends what bible you are reading. If you are a catholic the answer is NO. If you apply for and receive an annulment from your prior marriage then you can get married again. RE-MARRY???? Once is not enough for you? Go back to what you are smoking/drinking and don't stop until you come to your senses. Good luck

Answer 10

In the Torah, we are taught that a man or a woman who divorce each other cannot marry each other. But they are free to marry someone else.

Shalom,
Gershon