# divorce #

## Definition: ##

A divorce is the legal act of ending a marriage. The term "to divorce" means to formally and legally separate from one's spouse in order to end the marriage.

* The literal meaning of the word for "to divorce" is "to send away" or "to formally separate from." Other languages may have similar expressions to refer to divorce.
* A "certificate of divorce" could be translated as, a "paper stating that the marriage has ended."

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 08:8-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/08/08)
* [Leviticus 21:7-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/lev/21/07)
* [Luke 16:18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/16/18)
* [Mark 10:1-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/10/01)
* [Matthew 05:31-32](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/05/31)
* [Matthew 19:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/19/03)