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I am trying to understand the different renderings of Matthew 5:32.

Matthew 5:32 Modern English Version (MEV)

But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to commit adultery. And whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery.

Matthew 5:32 New International Version (NIV)

But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

The difference seems to occur over the verb μοιχευθῆναι (to commit adultery);

Tense: Aorist Mood: Infinitive Voice: Passive

Can anyone help me understand the nuances between the forms of these two verbs and why they may have caused a difference in translations? Thanks!

David I.
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  • Great question. What is the MEV? I haven't come across that acronym before. – Steve can help Feb 15 '17 at 11:43
  • @Steve Taylor - The M.E.V. is the Modern English Version, which is published by Charisma House. Information can be found here: https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/Modern-English-Version-MEV-Bible/ – David I. Feb 17 '17 at 04:11

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