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NASB | Matthew 1:19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 1:19 And Joseph her [promised] husband, being a just and righteous man and not wanting to expose her publicly to shame, planned to send her away and divorce her quietly. |
Subject: What does "send her away" refer to? |
Bible Note: Ed, you are right, different English versions are written at different grade levels. My question has to do with what do the words "send her away" in Matt. 1:19 mean to English speakers. This is a method of field testing to determine if Matthew's original meaning of "divorce her" is understood by English speakers who hear the words "send her away." That's all the field test does. Am I understanding your reply correctly? Blessings, Wayne |