ASV: They say unto him, Why then did Moses command to give a bill of divorcement, and to put her away?
BBE: 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?
DBY: They say to him, Why then did Moses command to give a letter of divorce and to send her away?
KJV: They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
WEY: "Why then," said they, "did Moses command the husband to give her 'a written notice of divorce,' and so put her away?"
WBS: They say to him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?
WEB: They asked him, "Why then did Moses command us to give her a bill of divorce, and divorce her?"
YLT: They say to him, 'Why then did Moses command to give a roll of divorce, and to put her away?'
