Matthew 1:19

being a just man = though he was a just man (i.e. desirous of obeying the Law).

and = yet.

not. Greek. me. App-105 .

not willing = not wishing. Greek. thelo . See App-102 .

to make her a publick example = to expose her to shame. L TTr. A WH read deigmatizo instead of para-deigmatizo. Occurs only here and in Colossians 2:15 . This exposure would have necessitated her being stoned to death, according to the Law (Deuteronomy 22:22 ). Compare John 8:5 .

was minded = made up his mind, or determined. Greek. boulomia. See App-102 .

put her away = divorce her according to the Law (Deuteronomy 24:1 ).

privily = secretly. By putting a "bill of divorcement into her hand" (Deuteronomy 24:1 ).