They say unto him, Why then did Moses command to give a bill of divorcement, and to put her away?

They say to him, Why then did Moses give orders that a husband might give her a statement in writing and be free from her?

Λεγουσι προς αυτον· Δια τι λοιπον ο Μωυσης προσεταξε να δωση εγγραφον διαζυγιου και να χωρισθη αυτην;

They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?

They asked him, “Why then did Moses command us to give her a bill of divorce, and divorce her?”