Strong’s G0647

ἀποστάσιον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

apostasion

Pronunciation

ah-pos-TAS-ee-on

Definition

Divorce, certificate of divorce

Meaning

repudiation, divorce; met: bill of divorce.

Usage

The term "apostasion" refers to a formal document or decree of divorce. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe the legal certificate that a husband would give to his wife to formally dissolve the marriage. This certificate served as proof of the divorce, allowing the woman to remarry.

Bible references

Matthew 5:31;Matthew 19:7;Mark 10:4