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Matthew 19:3-9

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Galilee was Jesus’ northern home region; Judea lay to the south, and the area beyond the Jordan referred to territory east of the river. Jesus’ movement into Judea brought him into public dispute with Pharisees, whose question about divorce prompted his appeal to God’s creation ordinance for marriage.

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Matthew 19:3-9 mentions Galilee, Jordan and Judea.

Galilee · מלאק אבו גוש
Jordan · Bill Rice
Judea · Davidbena

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