But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.

But and if she depart - `But if even she be separated.' If the sin of separation has been committed, whether owing to her or him, that of a new marriage is not to be added.

Be reconciled - by appeasing her husband's displeasure, and recovering his good will.

Let not the husband put away his wife. In the only exception allowed is, 'saving for fornication,' which constitutes divorce itself.

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