Which verse states that the wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth, but may remarry only if he dies, and only in the Lord?

• A. Proverbs 22:1
• B. Ephesians 6:4
• C. Psalm 78:5
• D. 1 Corinthians 7:39

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is how the marriage covenant works and who is considered a permissible remarriage partner within this teaching. In the verse, the wife is described as bound by the law as long as her husband lives. That means the marriage bond remains in effect while the husband is alive. When he dies, she is free to remarry. Importantly, the remarriage is specified as “in the Lord,” which means marrying someone who shares the Christian faith or is within the Lord’s community.

This formulation emphasizes faith-based marriage choices and preserves the integrity of the Christian marriage framework Paul is teaching about. The other verses mentioned address entirely different topics—names and reputations, God’s statutes in the history of Israel, or guidance to fathers and children—so they don’t fit the scenario described.