Publication Date
12-2-2008
School
School of Religion
Major
Religion: Biblical Studies
Primary Subject Area
Religion, Biblical Studies
Keywords
porneia, divorce, exception clauses, matthean exception clauses, porneia in the matthean exception clauses, Jesus' teaching on divorce, Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19:9
Disciplines
Biblical Studies | Comparative Methodologies and Theories | Ethics in Religion | Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | Other Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | Other Religion | Religion | Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
Recommended Citation
Leineweber, Philip R., "The Greek Word "Porneia" in the Matthean Exception Clauses" (2008). Senior Honors Theses. 60.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/60
Abstract
Matthew 5:32 and 19:9 present an interesting exegetical discussion concerning the acceptability and permissibility of divorce. These verses provoke interest because of their inclusion of an exception clause seemingly allowing for a permissible divorce. The verses state the unlawfulness of divorce “except in the case of porneia.” Porneia is the word around which this discussion revolves and its meaning differs vastly depending upon the interpreter. The word is interpreted specifically as adultery during the betrothal period and also as sexual promiscuity and immorality on the other. This thesis explains both views and then seeks to offer all relevant evidence by exploring context, background, lexical meaning, tradition, and the various uses of the word in the New Testament and Septuagint.
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Biblical Studies Commons, Comparative Methodologies and Theories Commons, Ethics in Religion Commons, Other Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Commons, Other Religion Commons, Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons
