WHAT ARE THE BIBLICALLY PERMISSIBLE GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE ? Sexual uncleanness is the only acceptable grounds given in the Bible for divorce and re-marriage. While the laws of man permit divorce for almost any reason, God only accepts FORNICATION or ADULTERY. The word, ‘fornication,’ spoken of throughout the Bible (see Matthew 5:32), is the general term for sexual uncleanness that includes adultery, sodomy, homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, and other sexual perversions. It is an amazingly common sin today, just as it was in the days of Noah. Studies have shown surprising increases in fornication throughout the world. Studies have also shown that between 10-15% of all children have been sexually molested by a parent or step-parent.