Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For the woman that hath a husband is bound by law to the husband while he liveth; but if the husband die, she is discharged from the law of the husband.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the woman who has a husband is placed by the law under the power of her husband as long as he is living; but if her husband is dead, she is free from the law of the husband.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For the married woman is bound by law to her husband so long as he is alive; but if the husband should die, she is clear from the law of the husband:

World English Bible (WEB)

For the woman that has a husband is bound by law to the husband while he lives, but if the husband dies, she is discharged from the law of the husband.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for the married woman to the living husband hath been bound by law, and if the husband may die, she hath been free from the law of the husband;