Faith & Reason Nexus

• Those who have never been married: Individuals who have not previously entered into a marriage covenant.
• Those whose spouses have died: Widows or widowers who are no longer bound by the marriage covenant due to the death of their spouse.
• Those whose spouse has been put away because of fornication/adultery: According to some interpretations, a person whose spouse committed adultery and as a result was divorced (put away) may also have a scriptural right to remarry.

These principles are derived from various passages in the Bible, such as Matthew 5:32 and 19:9, where exceptions to the general prohibition against remarriage after divorce are discussed.